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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.52, 10,985.51 and 2,392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.52, 10,985.51 and 2,392.15 is: 3,588.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.52 : 10,985.51 = 2,392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.52/10,985.51 = 2,392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.52x = 10,985.51 × 2,392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.52x = 26,278,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278,966.26/7,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.79

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