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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.76, 10,806.69 and 2,829.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.76, 10,806.69 and 2,829.27 is: 4,241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.76 : 10,806.69 = 2,829.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.76/10,806.69 = 2,829.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.76x = 10,806.69 × 2,829.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.76x = 30,575,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575,043.82/7,208.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.37

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