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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.56, 10,835.40 and 2,029.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.56, 10,835.40 and 2,029.48 is: 3,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.56 : 10,835.40 = 2,029.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.56/10,835.40 = 2,029.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.56x = 10,835.40 × 2,029.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.56x = 21,990,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,990,227.59/7,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.24

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