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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.08, 10,983.84 and 2,643.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.08, 10,983.84 and 2,643.48 is: 3,964.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.08 : 10,983.84 = 2,643.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.08/10,983.84 = 2,643.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.08x = 10,983.84 × 2,643.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.08x = 29,035,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,035,561.36/7,324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.40

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