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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.52, 10,985.44 and 2,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.52, 10,985.44 and 2,706.56 is: 4,059.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.52 : 10,985.44 = 2,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.52/10,985.44 = 2,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.52x = 10,985.44 × 2,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.52x = 29,732,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732,752.49/7,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.90

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