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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.58, 10,788.14 and 2,262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.58, 10,788.14 and 2,262.08 is: 3,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.58 : 10,788.14 = 2,262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.58/10,788.14 = 2,262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.58x = 10,788.14 × 2,262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.58x = 24,403,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,403,635.73/7,192.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.89

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