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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.27, 10,962.45 and 2,114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.27, 10,962.45 and 2,114.13 is: 3,171.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.27 : 10,962.45 = 2,114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.27/10,962.45 = 2,114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.27x = 10,962.45 × 2,114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.27x = 23,176,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176,044.42/7,308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.21

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