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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.65, 10,829.41 and 2,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.65, 10,829.41 and 2,289.16 is: 3,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.65 : 10,829.41 = 2,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.65/10,829.41 = 2,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.65x = 10,829.41 × 2,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.65x = 24,790,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,790,252.20/7,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.72

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