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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.92, 10,809.44 and 2,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.92, 10,809.44 and 2,277.06 is: 3,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.92 : 10,809.44 = 2,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.92/10,809.44 = 2,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.92x = 10,809.44 × 2,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.92x = 24,613,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613,743.45/7,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.29

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