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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.44, 10,682.72 and 1,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.44, 10,682.72 and 1,927.24 is: 2,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.44 : 10,682.72 = 1,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.44/10,682.72 = 1,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.44x = 10,682.72 × 1,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.44x = 20,588,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588,165.29/7,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.01

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