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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.93, 10,719.49 and 2,150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.93, 10,719.49 and 2,150.57 is: 3,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.93 : 10,719.49 = 2,150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.93/10,719.49 = 2,150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.93x = 10,719.49 × 2,150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.93x = 23,052,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,052,978.77/7,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.68

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