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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,318.62, 10,976.54 and 2,388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,318.62, 10,976.54 and 2,388.44 is: 3,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,318.62 : 10,976.54 = 2,388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,318.62/10,976.54 = 2,388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,318.62x = 10,976.54 × 2,388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,318.62x = 26,216,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216,740.37/7,318.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,582.20

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