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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.33, 10,734.82 and 2,225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.33, 10,734.82 and 2,225.01 is: 3,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.33 : 10,734.82 = 2,225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.33/10,734.82 = 2,225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.33x = 10,734.82 × 2,225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.33x = 23,885,081.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885,081.85/7,155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.08

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