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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.88, 10,955.54 and 3,610.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.88, 10,955.54 and 3,610.78 is: 5,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.88 : 10,955.54 = 3,610.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.88/10,955.54 = 3,610.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.88x = 10,955.54 × 3,610.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.88x = 39,558,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,558,044.72/7,312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.37

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