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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.33, 10,266.08 and 2,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.33, 10,266.08 and 2,225.25 is: 3,338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.33 : 10,266.08 = 2,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.33/10,266.08 = 2,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.33x = 10,266.08 × 2,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.33x = 22,844,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844,583.39/6,843.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.23

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