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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.76, 10,962.60 and 2,694.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.76, 10,962.60 and 2,694.68 is: 4,039.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.76 : 10,962.60 = 2,694.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.76/10,962.60 = 2,694.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.76x = 10,962.60 × 2,694.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.76x = 29,540,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,540,698.97/7,312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.61

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