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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.31, 10,629.19 and 1,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.31, 10,629.19 and 1,892.14 is: 2,838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.31 : 10,629.19 = 1,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.31/10,629.19 = 1,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.31x = 10,629.19 × 1,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.31x = 20,111,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,111,915.57/7,086.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.14

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