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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.78, 10,961.67 and 2,377.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.78, 10,961.67 and 2,377.92 is: 3,566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.78 : 10,961.67 = 2,377.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.78/10,961.67 = 2,377.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.78x = 10,961.67 × 2,377.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.78x = 26,065,974.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,065,974.33/7,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.88

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