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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.82, 10,894.83 and 2,068.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.82, 10,894.83 and 2,068.74 is: 3,103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.82 : 10,894.83 = 2,068.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.82/10,894.83 = 2,068.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.82x = 10,894.83 × 2,068.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.82x = 22,538,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538,570.61/7,262.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.28

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