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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,321.83, 10,979.60 and 2,323.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,321.83, 10,979.60 and 2,323.05 is: 3,483.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,321.83 : 10,979.60 = 2,323.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,321.83/10,979.60 = 2,323.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,321.83x = 10,979.60 × 2,323.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,321.83x = 25,506,148.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506,148.16/7,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.58

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