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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.22, 10,754.49 and 2,238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.22, 10,754.49 and 2,238.38 is: 3,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.22 : 10,754.49 = 2,238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.22/10,754.49 = 2,238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.22x = 10,754.49 × 2,238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.22x = 24,072,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072,635.33/7,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.24

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