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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,308.43, 10,964.44 and 2,114.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,308.43, 10,964.44 and 2,114.83 is: 3,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,308.43 : 10,964.44 = 2,114.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,308.43/10,964.44 = 2,114.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,308.43x = 10,964.44 × 2,114.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,308.43x = 23,187,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,187,871.82/7,308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.76

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