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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.92, 10,681.92 and 1,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.92, 10,681.92 and 1,926.72 is: 2,890.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.92 : 10,681.92 = 1,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.92/10,681.92 = 1,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.92x = 10,681.92 × 1,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.92x = 20,581,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,068.90/7,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.23

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