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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,309.76, 10,960.66 and 3,560.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,309.76, 10,960.66 and 3,560.27 is: 5,338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,309.76 : 10,960.66 = 3,560.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,309.76/10,960.66 = 3,560.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,309.76x = 10,960.66 × 3,560.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,309.76x = 39,022,908.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022,908.98/7,309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.47

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