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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.83, 10,834.38 and 3,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.83, 10,834.38 and 3,522.34 is: 5,282.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.83 : 10,834.38 = 3,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.83/10,834.38 = 3,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.83x = 10,834.38 × 3,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.83x = 38,162,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,162,370.05/7,223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.84

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