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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.44, 10,964.88 and 2,377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.44, 10,964.88 and 2,377.44 is: 3,566.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.44 : 10,964.88 = 2,377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.44/10,964.88 = 2,377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.44x = 10,964.88 × 2,377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.44x = 26,068,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068,344.31/7,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.39

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