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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.94, 10,977.88 and 2,320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.94, 10,977.88 and 2,320.13 is: 3,480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.94 : 10,977.88 = 2,320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.94/10,977.88 = 2,320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.94x = 10,977.88 × 2,320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.94x = 25,470,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,470,108.72/7,316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.98

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