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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.85, 10,961.88 and 2,377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.85, 10,961.88 and 2,377.52 is: 3,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.85 : 10,961.88 = 2,377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.85/10,961.88 = 2,377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.85x = 10,961.88 × 2,377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.85x = 26,062,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,022.24/7,307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.31

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