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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,306.98, 10,960.89 and 2,377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,306.98, 10,960.89 and 2,377.05 is: 3,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,306.98 : 10,960.89 = 2,377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,306.98/10,960.89 = 2,377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,306.98x = 10,960.89 × 2,377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,306.98x = 26,054,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,583.57/7,306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.71

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