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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.55, 10,842.82 and 2,034.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.55, 10,842.82 and 2,034.43 is: 3,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.55 : 10,842.82 = 2,034.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.55/10,842.82 = 2,034.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.55x = 10,842.82 × 2,034.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.55x = 22,058,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058,926.10/7,228.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.64

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