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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.78, 10,964.10 and 2,924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.78, 10,964.10 and 2,924.06 is: 4,387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.78 : 10,964.10 = 2,924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.78/10,964.10 = 2,924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.78x = 10,964.10 × 2,924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.78x = 32,059,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,686.25/7,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.06

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