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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.55, 10,835.37 and 2,293.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.55, 10,835.37 and 2,293.21 is: 3,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.55 : 10,835.37 = 2,293.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.55/10,835.37 = 2,293.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.55x = 10,835.37 × 2,293.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.55x = 24,847,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,792.38/7,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.83

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