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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.81, 10,983.07 and 2,392.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.81, 10,983.07 and 2,392.41 is: 3,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.81 : 10,983.07 = 2,392.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.81/10,983.07 = 2,392.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.81x = 10,983.07 × 2,392.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.81x = 26,276,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,276,013.06/7,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.24

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