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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.56, 10,961.12 and 2,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.56, 10,961.12 and 2,375.68 is: 3,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.56 : 10,961.12 = 2,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.56/10,961.12 = 2,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.56x = 10,961.12 × 2,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.56x = 26,040,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040,113.56/7,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.94

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