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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.74, 10,807.20 and 2,011.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.74, 10,807.20 and 2,011.02 is: 3,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.74 : 10,807.20 = 2,011.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.74/10,807.20 = 2,011.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.74x = 10,807.20 × 2,011.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.74x = 21,733,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,733,495.34/7,204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.56

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