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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.76, 10,957.28 and 2,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.76, 10,957.28 and 2,927.28 is: 4,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.76 : 10,957.28 = 2,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.76/10,957.28 = 2,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.76x = 10,957.28 × 2,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.76x = 32,075,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,075,026.60/7,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.17

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