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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.88, 10,819.01 and 2,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.88, 10,819.01 and 2,214.14 is: 3,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.88 : 10,819.01 = 2,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.88/10,819.01 = 2,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.88x = 10,819.01 × 2,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.88x = 23,954,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,954,737.64/7,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.57

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