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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.31, 10,753.83 and 2,238.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.31, 10,753.83 and 2,238.93 is: 3,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.31 : 10,753.83 = 2,238.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.31/10,753.83 = 2,238.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.31x = 10,753.83 × 2,238.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.31x = 24,077,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,077,072.60/7,169.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.35

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