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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.26, 10,834.90 and 2,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.26, 10,834.90 and 2,029.14 is: 3,043.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.26 : 10,834.90 = 2,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.26/10,834.90 = 2,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.26x = 10,834.90 × 2,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.26x = 21,985,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,985,528.99/7,223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.71

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