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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.02, 10,986.98 and 2,395.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.02, 10,986.98 and 2,395.95 is: 3,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.02 : 10,986.98 = 2,395.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.02/10,986.98 = 2,395.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.02x = 10,986.98 × 2,395.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.02x = 26,324,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324,242.75/7,326.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.26

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