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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.78, 10,844.91 and 3,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.78, 10,844.91 and 3,070.64 is: 4,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.78 : 10,844.91 = 3,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.78/10,844.91 = 3,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.78x = 10,844.91 × 3,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.78x = 33,300,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,760.22/7,227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.33

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