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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,324.48, 10,985.60 and 2,394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,324.48, 10,985.60 and 2,394.16 is: 3,590.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,324.48 : 10,985.60 = 2,394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,324.48/10,985.60 = 2,394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,324.48x = 10,985.60 × 2,394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,324.48x = 26,301,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301,284.10/7,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.87

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