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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.97, 10,982.79 and 2,392.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.97, 10,982.79 and 2,392.92 is: 3,587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.97 : 10,982.79 = 2,392.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.97/10,982.79 = 2,392.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.97x = 10,982.79 × 2,392.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.97x = 26,280,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,280,937.85/7,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.37

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