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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.72, 10,823.19 and 3,054.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.72, 10,823.19 and 3,054.75 is: 4,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.72 : 10,823.19 = 3,054.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.72/10,823.19 = 3,054.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.72x = 10,823.19 × 3,054.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.72x = 33,062,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,124.38/7,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.60

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