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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.65, 10,795.36 and 2,266.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.65, 10,795.36 and 2,266.68 is: 3,400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.65 : 10,795.36 = 2,266.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.65/10,795.36 = 2,266.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.65x = 10,795.36 × 2,266.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.65x = 24,469,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,469,580.96/7,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.13

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