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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.76, 10,823.78 and 4,104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.76, 10,823.78 and 4,104.37 is: 6,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.76 : 10,823.78 = 4,104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.76/10,823.78 = 4,104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.76x = 10,823.78 × 4,104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.76x = 44,424,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,424,798.62/7,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.52

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