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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.07, 10,960.88 and 2,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.07, 10,960.88 and 2,627.12 is: 3,940.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.07 : 10,960.88 = 2,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.07/10,960.88 = 2,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.07x = 10,960.88 × 2,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.07x = 28,795,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,795,581.04/7,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.25

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