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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.13, 10,981.45 and 2,394.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.13, 10,981.45 and 2,394.45 is: 3,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.13 : 10,981.45 = 2,394.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.13/10,981.45 = 2,394.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.13x = 10,981.45 × 2,394.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.13x = 26,294,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294,532.95/7,326.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.14

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