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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,256.24, 10,883.64 and 2,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,256.24, 10,883.64 and 2,329.44 is: 3,493.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,256.24 : 10,883.64 = 2,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,256.24/10,883.64 = 2,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,256.24x = 10,883.64 × 2,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,256.24x = 25,352,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,352,786.36/7,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.93

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