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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.88, 10,680.84 and 2,189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.88, 10,680.84 and 2,189.93 is: 3,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.88 : 10,680.84 = 2,189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.88/10,680.84 = 2,189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.88x = 10,680.84 × 2,189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.88x = 23,390,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390,318.64/7,119.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.21

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