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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.37, 10,962.03 and 2,375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.37, 10,962.03 and 2,375.35 is: 3,563.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.37 : 10,962.03 = 2,375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.37/10,962.03 = 2,375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.37x = 10,962.03 × 2,375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.37x = 26,038,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,038,671.66/7,307.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.34

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