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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.03, 10,986.42 and 2,128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.03, 10,986.42 and 2,128.91 is: 3,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.03 : 10,986.42 = 2,128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.03/10,986.42 = 2,128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.03x = 10,986.42 × 2,128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.03x = 23,389,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,389,058.20/7,323.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.90

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