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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.88, 10,983.57 and 2,058.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.88, 10,983.57 and 2,058.39 is: 3,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.88 : 10,983.57 = 2,058.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.88/10,983.57 = 2,058.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.88x = 10,983.57 × 2,058.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.88x = 22,608,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,470.65/7,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.37

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