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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.75, 10,837.13 and 2,030.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.75, 10,837.13 and 2,030.63 is: 3,045.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.75 : 10,837.13 = 2,030.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.75/10,837.13 = 2,030.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.75x = 10,837.13 × 2,030.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.75x = 22,006,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,006,136.95/7,224.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.94

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