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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,311.81, 10,967.73 and 2,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,311.81, 10,967.73 and 2,926.20 is: 4,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,311.81 : 10,967.73 = 2,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,311.81/10,967.73 = 2,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,311.81x = 10,967.73 × 2,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,311.81x = 32,093,771.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093,771.53/7,311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.31

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