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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.98, 10,965.83 and 2,628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.98, 10,965.83 and 2,628.96 is: 3,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.98 : 10,965.83 = 2,628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.98/10,965.83 = 2,628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.98x = 10,965.83 × 2,628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.98x = 28,828,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,828,688.96/7,308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.28

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