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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.41, 10,958.64 and 2,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.41, 10,958.64 and 2,376.61 is: 3,562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.41 : 10,958.64 = 2,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.41/10,958.64 = 2,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.41x = 10,958.64 × 2,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.41x = 26,044,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044,413.41/7,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.65

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