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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.38, 10,984.17 and 2,128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.38, 10,984.17 and 2,128.25 is: 3,192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.38 : 10,984.17 = 2,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.38/10,984.17 = 2,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.38x = 10,984.17 × 2,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.38x = 23,377,059.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377,059.80/7,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.55

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