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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.62, 10,983.16 and 2,643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.62, 10,983.16 and 2,643.02 is: 3,963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.62 : 10,983.16 = 2,643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.62/10,983.16 = 2,643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.62x = 10,983.16 × 2,643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.62x = 29,028,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,028,711.54/7,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.71

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