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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.80, 10,835.70 and 4,113.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.80, 10,835.70 and 4,113.40 is: 6,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.80 : 10,835.70 = 4,113.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.80/10,835.70 = 4,113.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.80x = 10,835.70 × 4,113.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.80x = 44,571,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,568.38/7,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,170.10

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