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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,323.84, 10,983.47 and 2,392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,323.84, 10,983.47 and 2,392.43 is: 3,587.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,323.84 : 10,983.47 = 2,392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,323.84/10,983.47 = 2,392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,323.84x = 10,983.47 × 2,392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,323.84x = 26,277,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,277,116.25/7,323.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.89

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