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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.42, 10,983.94 and 2,128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.42, 10,983.94 and 2,128.30 is: 3,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.42 : 10,983.94 = 2,128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.42/10,983.94 = 2,128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.42x = 10,983.94 × 2,128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.42x = 23,377,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377,086.72/7,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.53

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