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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,190.64, 10,785.97 and 2,260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,190.64, 10,785.97 and 2,260.71 is: 3,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,190.64 : 10,785.97 = 2,260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,190.64/10,785.97 = 2,260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,190.64x = 10,785.97 × 2,260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,190.64x = 24,383,944.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383,944.59/7,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.07

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