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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.44, 10,964.38 and 2,379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.44, 10,964.38 and 2,379.36 is: 3,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.44 : 10,964.38 = 2,379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.44/10,964.38 = 2,379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.44x = 10,964.38 × 2,379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.44x = 26,088,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,088,207.20/7,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.62

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