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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.95, 10,984.17 and 2,396.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.95, 10,984.17 and 2,396.27 is: 3,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.95 : 10,984.17 = 2,396.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.95/10,984.17 = 2,396.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.95x = 10,984.17 × 2,396.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.95x = 26,320,982.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,320,982.13/7,327.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.86

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