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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.93, 10,829.93 and 2,287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.93, 10,829.93 and 2,287.92 is: 3,432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.93 : 10,829.93 = 2,287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.93/10,829.93 = 2,287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.93x = 10,829.93 × 2,287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.93x = 24,778,002.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778,002.01/7,218.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.36

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