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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.36, 10,799.84 and 2,269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.36, 10,799.84 and 2,269.68 is: 3,404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.36 : 10,799.84 = 2,269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.36/10,799.84 = 2,269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.36x = 10,799.84 × 2,269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.36x = 24,512,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,512,180.85/7,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.77

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