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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.16, 10,829.88 and 3,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.16, 10,829.88 and 3,064.08 is: 4,594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.16 : 10,829.88 = 3,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.16/10,829.88 = 3,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.16x = 10,829.88 × 3,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.16x = 33,183,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,618.71/7,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.06

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