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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.76, 10,835.62 and 1,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.76, 10,835.62 and 1,751.76 is: 2,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.76 : 10,835.62 = 1,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.76/10,835.62 = 1,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.76x = 10,835.62 × 1,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.76x = 18,981,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,405.69/7,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.64

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