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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.93, 10,913.94 and 2,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.93, 10,913.94 and 2,081.82 is: 3,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.93 : 10,913.94 = 2,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.93/10,913.94 = 2,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.93x = 10,913.94 × 2,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.93x = 22,720,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,720,858.57/7,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.74

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