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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.70, 10,983.30 and 3,632.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.70, 10,983.30 and 3,632.58 is: 5,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.70 : 10,983.30 = 3,632.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.70/10,983.30 = 3,632.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.70x = 10,983.30 × 3,632.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.70x = 39,897,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,897,702.29/7,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,444.78

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