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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.52, 10,845.51 and 2,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.52, 10,845.51 and 2,036.26 is: 3,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.52 : 10,845.51 = 2,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.52/10,845.51 = 2,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.52x = 10,845.51 × 2,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.52x = 22,084,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,278.19/7,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.31

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