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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,136.22, 10,697.02 and 2,454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,136.22, 10,697.02 and 2,454.82 is: 3,679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,136.22 : 10,697.02 = 2,454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,136.22/10,697.02 = 2,454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,136.22x = 10,697.02 × 2,454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,136.22x = 26,259,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259,258.64/7,136.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.72

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