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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,132.54, 10,699.97 and 2,201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,132.54, 10,699.97 and 2,201.03 is: 3,301.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,132.54 : 10,699.97 = 2,201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,132.54/10,699.97 = 2,201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,132.54x = 10,699.97 × 2,201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,132.54x = 23,550,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,890.46/7,132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.89

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