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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.73, 10,843.10 and 2,034.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.73, 10,843.10 and 2,034.61 is: 3,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.73 : 10,843.10 = 2,034.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.73/10,843.10 = 2,034.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.73x = 10,843.10 × 2,034.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.73x = 22,061,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061,457.67/7,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.91

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