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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,192.81, 10,789.83 and 2,196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,192.81, 10,789.83 and 2,196.30 is: 3,294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,192.81 : 10,789.83 = 2,196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,192.81/10,789.83 = 2,196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,192.81x = 10,789.83 × 2,196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,192.81x = 23,697,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,697,744.09/7,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.65

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