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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.88, 10,919.82 and 1,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.88, 10,919.82 and 1,807.88 is: 2,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.88 : 10,919.82 = 1,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.88/10,919.82 = 1,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.88x = 10,919.82 × 1,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.88x = 19,741,669.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,741,669.58/7,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,711.81

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