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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.62, 10,985.56 and 2,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.62, 10,985.56 and 2,393.24 is: 3,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.62 : 10,985.56 = 2,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.62/10,985.56 = 2,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.62x = 10,985.56 × 2,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.62x = 26,291,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291,020.70/7,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.90

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