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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.21, 10,894.34 and 2,583.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.21, 10,894.34 and 2,583.39 is: 3,875.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.21 : 10,894.34 = 2,583.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.21/10,894.34 = 2,583.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.21x = 10,894.34 × 2,583.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.21x = 28,144,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144,358.16/7,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.46

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