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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.66, 10,984.44 and 2,392.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.66, 10,984.44 and 2,392.82 is: 3,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.66 : 10,984.44 = 2,392.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.66/10,984.44 = 2,392.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.66x = 10,984.44 × 2,392.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.66x = 26,283,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,283,787.72/7,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.38

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