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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,199.94, 10,799.10 and 2,266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,199.94, 10,799.10 and 2,266.89 is: 3,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,199.94 : 10,799.10 = 2,266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,199.94/10,799.10 = 2,266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,199.94x = 10,799.10 × 2,266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,199.94x = 24,480,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,480,371.80/7,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,400.08

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