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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.03, 10,987.92 and 2,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.03, 10,987.92 and 2,129.91 is: 3,195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.03 : 10,987.92 = 2,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.03/10,987.92 = 2,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.03x = 10,987.92 × 2,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.03x = 23,403,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,225.75/7,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.40

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