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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.22, 10,808.10 and 3,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.22, 10,808.10 and 3,255.72 is: 4,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.22 : 10,808.10 = 3,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.22/10,808.10 = 3,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.22x = 10,808.10 × 3,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.22x = 35,188,147.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,188,147.33/7,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,883.70

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