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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.80, 10,822.16 and 2,020.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.80, 10,822.16 and 2,020.64 is: 3,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.80 : 10,822.16 = 2,020.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.80/10,822.16 = 2,020.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.80x = 10,822.16 × 2,020.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.80x = 21,867,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867,689.38/7,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.95

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