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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.77, 10,981.49 and 2,390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.77, 10,981.49 and 2,390.70 is: 3,586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.77 : 10,981.49 = 2,390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.77/10,981.49 = 2,390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.77x = 10,981.49 × 2,390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.77x = 26,253,436.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,253,436.19/7,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.16

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