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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,312.83, 10,969.52 and 2,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,312.83, 10,969.52 and 2,047.83 is: 3,071.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312.83 : 10,969.52 = 2,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312.83/10,969.52 = 2,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312.83x = 10,969.52 × 2,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312.83x = 22,463,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463,701.90/7,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.82

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