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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.25, 10,834.92 and 2,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.25, 10,834.92 and 2,606.25 is: 3,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.25 : 10,834.92 = 2,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.25/10,834.92 = 2,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.25x = 10,834.92 × 2,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.25x = 28,238,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,238,510.25/7,223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.39

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