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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,019.78, 10,531.19 and 2,089.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,019.78, 10,531.19 and 2,089.82 is: 3,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,019.78 : 10,531.19 = 2,089.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,019.78/10,531.19 = 2,089.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,019.78x = 10,531.19 × 2,089.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,019.78x = 22,008,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,228.38/7,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.17

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