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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.23, 10,602.22 and 3,174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.23, 10,602.22 and 3,174.75 is: 4,761.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.23 : 10,602.22 = 3,174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.23/10,602.22 = 3,174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.23x = 10,602.22 × 3,174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.23x = 33,659,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,659,397.95/7,069.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.40

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