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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.92, 10,829.64 and 2,290.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.92, 10,829.64 and 2,290.64 is: 3,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.92 : 10,829.64 = 2,290.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.92/10,829.64 = 2,290.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.92x = 10,829.64 × 2,290.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.92x = 24,806,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,806.57/7,221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.93

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