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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.38, 10,815.08 and 3,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.38, 10,815.08 and 3,705.80 is: 5,548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.38 : 10,815.08 = 3,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.38/10,815.08 = 3,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.38x = 10,815.08 × 3,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.38x = 40,078,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078,523.46/7,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,548.44

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