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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.20, 10,999.80 and 2,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.20, 10,999.80 and 2,068.20 is: 3,102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.20 : 10,999.80 = 2,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.20/10,999.80 = 2,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.20x = 10,999.80 × 2,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.20x = 22,749,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,749,786.36/7,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.30

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