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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.83, 10,663.38 and 1,914.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.83, 10,663.38 and 1,914.84 is: 2,872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.83 : 10,663.38 = 1,914.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.83/10,663.38 = 1,914.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.83x = 10,663.38 × 1,914.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.83x = 20,418,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,666.56/7,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,872.30

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