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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.93, 10,918.46 and 2,282.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.93, 10,918.46 and 2,282.73 is: 3,422.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.93 : 10,918.46 = 2,282.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.93/10,918.46 = 2,282.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.93x = 10,918.46 × 2,282.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.93x = 24,923,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923,896.20/7,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.23

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