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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,290.87, 10,936.15 and 2,096.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,290.87, 10,936.15 and 2,096.74 is: 3,145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,290.87 : 10,936.15 = 2,096.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,290.87/10,936.15 = 2,096.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,290.87x = 10,936.15 × 2,096.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,290.87x = 22,930,263.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,930,263.15/7,290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.07

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