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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.38, 10,982.12 and 1,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.38, 10,982.12 and 1,774.72 is: 2,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.38 : 10,982.12 = 1,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.38/10,982.12 = 1,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.38x = 10,982.12 × 1,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.38x = 19,490,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490,188.01/7,321.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,662.09

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