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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.44, 10,962.51 and 2,924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.44, 10,962.51 and 2,924.72 is: 4,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.44 : 10,962.51 = 2,924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.44/10,962.51 = 2,924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.44x = 10,962.51 × 2,924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.44x = 32,062,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,062,247.58/7,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.02

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