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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.82, 10,795.84 and 2,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.82, 10,795.84 and 2,002.70 is: 3,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.82 : 10,795.84 = 2,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.82/10,795.84 = 2,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.82x = 10,795.84 × 2,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.82x = 21,620,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,620,828.77/7,196.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.22

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