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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.82, 10,982.49 and 2,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.82, 10,982.49 and 2,395.14 is: 3,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.82 : 10,982.49 = 2,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.82/10,982.49 = 2,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.82x = 10,982.49 × 2,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.82x = 26,304,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,304,550.93/7,326.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.17

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