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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,092.82, 10,640.93 and 2,162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,092.82, 10,640.93 and 2,162.15 is: 3,243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,092.82 : 10,640.93 = 2,162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,092.82/10,640.93 = 2,162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,092.82x = 10,640.93 × 2,162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,092.82x = 23,007,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,275.99/7,092.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.74

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