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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.86, 10,836.90 and 2,030.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.86, 10,836.90 and 2,030.52 is: 3,045.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.86 : 10,836.90 = 2,030.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.86/10,836.90 = 2,030.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.86x = 10,836.90 × 2,030.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.86x = 22,004,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,004,542.19/7,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.25

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