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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.08, 10,982.48 and 2,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.08, 10,982.48 and 2,644.98 is: 3,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.08 : 10,982.48 = 2,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.08/10,982.48 = 2,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.08x = 10,982.48 × 2,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.08x = 29,048,439.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,048,439.95/7,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.07

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