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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.22, 10,593.41 and 2,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.22, 10,593.41 and 2,131.90 is: 3,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.22 : 10,593.41 = 2,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.22/10,593.41 = 2,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.22x = 10,593.41 × 2,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.22x = 22,584,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,090.78/7,062.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.87

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