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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.91, 10,834.31 and 2,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.91, 10,834.31 and 2,293.23 is: 3,438.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.91 : 10,834.31 = 2,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.91/10,834.31 = 2,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.91x = 10,834.31 × 2,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.91x = 24,845,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,499.08/7,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.87

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