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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.76, 10,831.44 and 2,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.76, 10,831.44 and 2,290.28 is: 3,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.76 : 10,831.44 = 2,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.76/10,831.44 = 2,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.76x = 10,831.44 × 2,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.76x = 24,807,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807,030.40/7,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.52

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