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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.74, 10,636.74 and 2,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.74, 10,636.74 and 2,160.90 is: 3,241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.74 : 10,636.74 = 2,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.74/10,636.74 = 2,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.74x = 10,636.74 × 2,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.74x = 22,984,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984,931.47/7,090.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.54

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