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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.52, 10,835.28 and 2,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.52, 10,835.28 and 2,029.56 is: 3,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.52 : 10,835.28 = 2,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.52/10,835.28 = 2,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.52x = 10,835.28 × 2,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.52x = 21,990,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990,850.88/7,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.34

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