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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.20, 10,843.67 and 2,036.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.20, 10,843.67 and 2,036.48 is: 3,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.20 : 10,843.67 = 2,036.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.20/10,843.67 = 2,036.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.20x = 10,843.67 × 2,036.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.20x = 22,082,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,867.95/7,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.26

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