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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.32, 10,835.78 and 3,065.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.32, 10,835.78 and 3,065.25 is: 4,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.32 : 10,835.78 = 3,065.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.32/10,835.78 = 3,065.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.32x = 10,835.78 × 3,065.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.32x = 33,214,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214,359.32/7,225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.94

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