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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.70, 10,733.49 and 2,225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.70, 10,733.49 and 2,225.33 is: 3,337.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.70 : 10,733.49 = 2,225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.70/10,733.49 = 2,225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.70x = 10,733.49 × 2,225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.70x = 23,885,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885,557.30/7,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.98

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