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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.03, 10,977.68 and 2,388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.03, 10,977.68 and 2,388.08 is: 3,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.03 : 10,977.68 = 2,388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.03/10,977.68 = 2,388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.03x = 10,977.68 × 2,388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.03x = 26,215,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215,598.04/7,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.82

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