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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.28, 10,982.04 and 2,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.28, 10,982.04 and 2,125.84 is: 3,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.28 : 10,982.04 = 2,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.28/10,982.04 = 2,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.28x = 10,982.04 × 2,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.28x = 23,346,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346,059.91/7,320.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.23

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