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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.79, 10,844.72 and 2,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.79, 10,844.72 and 2,300.10 is: 3,449.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.79 : 10,844.72 = 2,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.79/10,844.72 = 2,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.79x = 10,844.72 × 2,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.79x = 24,943,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,943,957.93/7,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.21

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