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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.63, 10,835.75 and 2,293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.63, 10,835.75 and 2,293.16 is: 3,439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.63 : 10,835.75 = 2,293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.63/10,835.75 = 2,293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.63x = 10,835.75 × 2,293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.63x = 24,848,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,848,042.83/7,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.83

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