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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.70, 10,919.55 and 2,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.70, 10,919.55 and 2,014.70 is: 3,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.70 : 10,919.55 = 2,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.70/10,919.55 = 2,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.70x = 10,919.55 × 2,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.70x = 21,999,617.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999,617.39/7,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.05

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