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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.34, 10,974.15 and 2,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.34, 10,974.15 and 2,383.83 is: 3,576.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.34 : 10,974.15 = 2,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.34/10,974.15 = 2,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.34x = 10,974.15 × 2,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.34x = 26,160,507.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160,507.99/7,315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,576.12

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