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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.24, 10,835.52 and 3,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.24, 10,835.52 and 3,327.24 is: 4,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.24 : 10,835.52 = 3,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.24/10,835.52 = 3,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.24x = 10,835.52 × 3,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.24x = 36,052,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,052,375.56/7,226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,989.09

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