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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,191.03, 10,787.32 and 2,193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,191.03, 10,787.32 and 2,193.40 is: 3,290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,191.03 : 10,787.32 = 2,193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,191.03/10,787.32 = 2,193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,191.03x = 10,787.32 × 2,193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,191.03x = 23,660,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,660,884.45/7,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.33

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