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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.77, 10,955.15 and 2,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.77, 10,955.15 and 2,626.70 is: 3,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.77 : 10,955.15 = 2,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.77/10,955.15 = 2,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.77x = 10,955.15 × 2,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.77x = 28,775,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,775,834.45/7,306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.24

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