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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.39, 10,986.90 and 2,129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.39, 10,986.90 and 2,129.25 is: 3,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.39 : 10,986.90 = 2,129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.39/10,986.90 = 2,129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.39x = 10,986.90 × 2,129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.39x = 23,393,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,393,856.83/7,323.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.40

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