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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.41, 10,832.43 and 2,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.41, 10,832.43 and 2,026.28 is: 3,039.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.41 : 10,832.43 = 2,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.41/10,832.43 = 2,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.41x = 10,832.43 × 2,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.41x = 21,949,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949,570.94/7,220.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.94

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