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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,307.91, 10,959.95 and 2,627.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,307.91, 10,959.95 and 2,627.37 is: 3,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,307.91 : 10,959.95 = 2,627.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,307.91/10,959.95 = 2,627.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,307.91x = 10,959.95 × 2,627.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,307.91x = 28,795,850.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,850.40/7,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.37

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