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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,285.74, 10,922.10 and 2,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,285.74, 10,922.10 and 2,667.66 is: 3,999.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,285.74 : 10,922.10 = 2,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,285.74/10,922.10 = 2,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,285.74x = 10,922.10 × 2,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,285.74x = 29,136,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,136,449.29/7,285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.11

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