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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.99, 10,839.29 and 2,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.99, 10,839.29 and 2,295.52 is: 3,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.99 : 10,839.29 = 2,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.99/10,839.29 = 2,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.99x = 10,839.29 × 2,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.99x = 24,881,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,881,768.40/7,225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.37

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