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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.03, 10,884.99 and 2,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.03, 10,884.99 and 2,323.94 is: 3,486.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.03 : 10,884.99 = 2,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.03/10,884.99 = 2,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.03x = 10,884.99 × 2,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.03x = 25,296,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,296,009.24/7,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.21

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