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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.56, 10,947.58 and 3,605.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.56, 10,947.58 and 3,605.46 is: 5,401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.56 : 10,947.58 = 3,605.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.56/10,947.58 = 3,605.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.56x = 10,947.58 × 3,605.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.56x = 39,471,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471,061.79/7,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.40

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