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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,314.78, 10,973.25 and 2,119.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,314.78, 10,973.25 and 2,119.98 is: 3,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,314.78 : 10,973.25 = 2,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,314.78/10,973.25 = 2,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,314.78x = 10,973.25 × 2,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,314.78x = 23,263,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263,070.54/7,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.28

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