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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.52, 10,844.01 and 2,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.52, 10,844.01 and 2,035.26 is: 3,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.52 : 10,844.01 = 2,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.52/10,844.01 = 2,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.52x = 10,844.01 × 2,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.52x = 22,070,379.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,379.79/7,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.81

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