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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,203.74, 10,806.21 and 2,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,203.74, 10,806.21 and 2,273.67 is: 3,410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,203.74 : 10,806.21 = 2,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,203.74/10,806.21 = 2,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,203.74x = 10,806.21 × 2,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,203.74x = 24,569,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569,755.49/7,203.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.70

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