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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.98, 10,814.98 and 2,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.98, 10,814.98 and 2,826.88 is: 4,240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.98 : 10,814.98 = 2,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.98/10,814.98 = 2,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.98x = 10,814.98 × 2,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.98x = 30,572,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,572,650.66/7,209.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.32

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