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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.66, 10,828.77 and 3,060.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.66, 10,828.77 and 3,060.37 is: 4,588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.66 : 10,828.77 = 3,060.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.66/10,828.77 = 3,060.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.66x = 10,828.77 × 3,060.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.66x = 33,140,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140,042.84/7,222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,588.34

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