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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.40, 10,984.80 and 2,390.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.40, 10,984.80 and 2,390.94 is: 3,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.40 : 10,984.80 = 2,390.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.40/10,984.80 = 2,390.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.40x = 10,984.80 × 2,390.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.40x = 26,263,997.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263,997.71/7,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.80

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