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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.97, 10,967.60 and 3,152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.97, 10,967.60 and 3,152.15 is: 4,728.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.97 : 10,967.60 = 3,152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.97/10,967.60 = 3,152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.97x = 10,967.60 × 3,152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.97x = 34,571,520.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,571,520.34/7,310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,728.72

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