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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.63, 10,680.47 and 2,189.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.63, 10,680.47 and 2,189.69 is: 3,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.63 : 10,680.47 = 2,189.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.63/10,680.47 = 2,189.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.63x = 10,680.47 × 2,189.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.63x = 23,386,854.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386,854.00/7,119.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.84

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