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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,023.78, 10,536.89 and 2,092.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,023.78, 10,536.89 and 2,092.91 is: 3,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,023.78 : 10,536.89 = 2,092.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,023.78/10,536.89 = 2,092.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,023.78x = 10,536.89 × 2,092.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,023.78x = 22,052,699.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,052,699.30/7,023.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.72

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