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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,305.80, 10,961.73 and 4,018.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,305.80, 10,961.73 and 4,018.61 is: 6,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305.80 : 10,961.73 = 4,018.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305.80/10,961.73 = 4,018.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305.80x = 10,961.73 × 4,018.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305.80x = 44,050,945.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,050,945.20/7,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.59

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