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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.54, 10,826.72 and 2,023.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.54, 10,826.72 and 2,023.82 is: 3,035.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.54 : 10,826.72 = 2,023.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.54/10,826.72 = 2,023.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.54x = 10,826.72 × 2,023.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.54x = 21,911,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911,268.22/7,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.84

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