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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.61, 10,989.08 and 2,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.61, 10,989.08 and 2,395.92 is: 3,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.61 : 10,989.08 = 2,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.61/10,989.08 = 2,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.61x = 10,989.08 × 2,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.61x = 26,328,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,328,944.57/7,327.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.12

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