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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.68, 10,964.81 and 2,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.68, 10,964.81 and 2,115.08 is: 3,173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.68 : 10,964.81 = 2,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.68/10,964.81 = 2,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.68x = 10,964.81 × 2,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.68x = 23,191,400.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,400.80/7,308.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.13

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