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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.47, 10,986.54 and 2,395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.47, 10,986.54 and 2,395.42 is: 3,591.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.47 : 10,986.54 = 2,395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.47/10,986.54 = 2,395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.47x = 10,986.54 × 2,395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.47x = 26,317,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317,377.65/7,328.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.11

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