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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.55, 10,962.62 and 2,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.55, 10,962.62 and 2,376.32 is: 3,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.55 : 10,962.62 = 2,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.55/10,962.62 = 2,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.55x = 10,962.62 × 2,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.55x = 26,050,717.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,050,717.59/7,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.90

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