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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.62, 10,962.62 and 3,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.62, 10,962.62 and 3,088.54 is: 4,634.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.62 : 10,962.62 = 3,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.62/10,962.62 = 3,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.62x = 10,962.62 × 3,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.62x = 33,858,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,420.12/7,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.57

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