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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.33, 10,795.13 and 2,199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.33, 10,795.13 and 2,199.83 is: 3,299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.33 : 10,795.13 = 2,199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.33/10,795.13 = 2,199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.33x = 10,795.13 × 2,199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.33x = 23,747,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,747,385.85/7,196.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.93

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