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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.08, 10,805.90 and 2,458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.08, 10,805.90 and 2,458.98 is: 3,688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.08 : 10,805.90 = 2,458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.08/10,805.90 = 2,458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.08x = 10,805.90 × 2,458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.08x = 26,571,479.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571,479.69/7,203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.91

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