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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.35, 10,806.89 and 3,695.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.35, 10,806.89 and 3,695.22 is: 5,541.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.35 : 10,806.89 = 3,695.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.35/10,806.89 = 3,695.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.35x = 10,806.89 × 3,695.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.35x = 39,933,817.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933,817.59/7,206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.48

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