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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.84, 10,685.84 and 2,193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.84, 10,685.84 and 2,193.44 is: 3,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.84 : 10,685.84 = 2,193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.84/10,685.84 = 2,193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.84x = 10,685.84 × 2,193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.84x = 23,438,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,438,748.89/7,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.18

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