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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.73, 10,963.19 and 2,378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.73, 10,963.19 and 2,378.39 is: 3,567.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.73 : 10,963.19 = 2,378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.73/10,963.19 = 2,378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.73x = 10,963.19 × 2,378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.73x = 26,074,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,074,735.52/7,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.62

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