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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.91, 10,733.49 and 2,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.91, 10,733.49 and 2,223.52 is: 3,335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.91 : 10,733.49 = 2,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.91/10,733.49 = 2,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.91x = 10,733.49 × 2,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.91x = 23,866,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866,129.68/7,154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.63

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