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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.60, 10,961.40 and 2,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.60, 10,961.40 and 2,113.48 is: 3,170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.60 : 10,961.40 = 2,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.60/10,961.40 = 2,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.60x = 10,961.40 × 2,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.60x = 23,166,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166,699.67/7,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.22

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