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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.96, 10,983.41 and 2,392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.96, 10,983.41 and 2,392.64 is: 3,588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.96 : 10,983.41 = 2,392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.96/10,983.41 = 2,392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.96x = 10,983.41 × 2,392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.96x = 26,279,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279,332.75/7,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.62

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