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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.91, 10,962.95 and 5,373.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.91, 10,962.95 and 5,373.27 is: 8,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.91 : 10,962.95 = 5,373.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.91/10,962.95 = 5,373.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.91x = 10,962.95 × 5,373.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.91x = 58,906,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,906,863.48/7,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.89

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