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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.52, 10,961.95 and 2,377.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.52, 10,961.95 and 2,377.97 is: 3,566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.52 : 10,961.95 = 2,377.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.52/10,961.95 = 2,377.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.52x = 10,961.95 × 2,377.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.52x = 26,067,188.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067,188.24/7,309.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.20

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