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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.64, 10,982.21 and 2,394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.64, 10,982.21 and 2,394.95 is: 3,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.64 : 10,982.21 = 2,394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.64/10,982.21 = 2,394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.64x = 10,982.21 × 2,394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.64x = 26,301,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,301,831.86/7,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.89

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