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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.26, 10,964.59 and 2,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.26, 10,964.59 and 2,044.28 is: 3,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.26 : 10,964.59 = 2,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.26/10,964.59 = 2,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.26x = 10,964.59 × 2,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.26x = 22,414,632.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,632.11/7,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.61

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