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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.73, 10,990.47 and 2,397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.73, 10,990.47 and 2,397.41 is: 3,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.73 : 10,990.47 = 2,397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.73/10,990.47 = 2,397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.73x = 10,990.47 × 2,397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.73x = 26,348,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348,662.68/7,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.75

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