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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.06, 10,834.42 and 3,116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.06, 10,834.42 and 3,116.06 is: 4,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.06 : 10,834.42 = 3,116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.06/10,834.42 = 3,116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.06x = 10,834.42 × 3,116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.06x = 33,760,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,760,722.08/7,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.96

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