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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.56, 10,924.80 and 2,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.56, 10,924.80 and 2,089.04 is: 3,132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.56 : 10,924.80 = 2,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.56/10,924.80 = 2,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.56x = 10,924.80 × 2,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.56x = 22,822,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,344.19/7,284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.97

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