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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,316.65, 10,975.89 and 2,384.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,316.65, 10,975.89 and 2,384.98 is: 3,577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,316.65 : 10,975.89 = 2,384.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,316.65/10,975.89 = 2,384.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,316.65x = 10,975.89 × 2,384.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,316.65x = 26,177,278.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,177,278.13/7,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,577.77

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