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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.88, 10,973.22 and 2,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.88, 10,973.22 and 2,383.20 is: 3,575.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.88 : 10,973.22 = 2,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.88/10,973.22 = 2,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.88x = 10,973.22 × 2,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.88x = 26,151,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,377.90/7,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.09

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