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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.82, 10,993.08 and 2,397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.82, 10,993.08 and 2,397.74 is: 3,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.82 : 10,993.08 = 2,397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.82/10,993.08 = 2,397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.82x = 10,993.08 × 2,397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.82x = 26,358,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358,547.64/7,327.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.05

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