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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.61, 10,835.79 and 2,029.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.61, 10,835.79 and 2,029.89 is: 3,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.61 : 10,835.79 = 2,029.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.61/10,835.79 = 2,029.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.61x = 10,835.79 × 2,029.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.61x = 21,995,461.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,995,461.76/7,223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.94

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