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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.72, 10,664.06 and 2,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.72, 10,664.06 and 2,180.17 is: 3,269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.72 : 10,664.06 = 2,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.72/10,664.06 = 2,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.72x = 10,664.06 × 2,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.72x = 23,249,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,249,463.69/7,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.18

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