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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.46, 10,826.55 and 2,603.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.46, 10,826.55 and 2,603.94 is: 3,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.46 : 10,826.55 = 2,603.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.46/10,826.55 = 2,603.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.46x = 10,826.55 × 2,603.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.46x = 28,191,686.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,191,686.61/7,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.80

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