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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.43, 10,841.14 and 2,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.43, 10,841.14 and 2,297.07 is: 3,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.43 : 10,841.14 = 2,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.43/10,841.14 = 2,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.43x = 10,841.14 × 2,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.43x = 24,902,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902,829.84/7,227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.60

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