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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.23, 10,649.87 and 2,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.23, 10,649.87 and 2,168.24 is: 3,252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.23 : 10,649.87 = 2,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.23/10,649.87 = 2,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.23x = 10,649.87 × 2,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.23x = 23,091,426.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091,426.30/7,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.67

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