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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.66, 10,836.24 and 2,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.66, 10,836.24 and 2,296.54 is: 3,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.66 : 10,836.24 = 2,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.66/10,836.24 = 2,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.66x = 10,836.24 × 2,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.66x = 24,885,858.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,858.61/7,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.09

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