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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.72, 10,835.98 and 2,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.72, 10,835.98 and 2,029.19 is: 3,043.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.72 : 10,835.98 = 2,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.72/10,835.98 = 2,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.72x = 10,835.98 × 2,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.72x = 21,988,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,988,262.26/7,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.90

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