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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.76, 10,970.35 and 3,620.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.76, 10,970.35 and 3,620.65 is: 5,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.76 : 10,970.35 = 3,620.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.76/10,970.35 = 3,620.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.76x = 10,970.35 × 3,620.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.76x = 39,719,797.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,719,797.73/7,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,424.16

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