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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.19, 10,834.78 and 2,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.19, 10,834.78 and 2,606.19 is: 3,909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.19 : 10,834.78 = 2,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.19/10,834.78 = 2,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.19x = 10,834.78 × 2,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.19x = 28,237,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237,495.29/7,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.28

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