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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,189.93, 10,784.88 and 2,260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,189.93, 10,784.88 and 2,260.00 is: 3,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,189.93 : 10,784.88 = 2,260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,189.93/10,784.88 = 2,260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,189.93x = 10,784.88 × 2,260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,189.93x = 24,373,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,373,774.88/7,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.99

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