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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.14, 10,965.90 and 2,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.14, 10,965.90 and 2,045.15 is: 3,067.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.14 : 10,965.90 = 2,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.14/10,965.90 = 2,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.14x = 10,965.90 × 2,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.14x = 22,426,855.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,855.56/7,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.91

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