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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.08, 10,845.12 and 3,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.08, 10,845.12 and 3,774.08 is: 5,661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.08 : 10,845.12 = 3,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.08/10,845.12 = 3,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.08x = 10,845.12 × 3,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.08x = 40,930,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,930,391.76/7,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.12

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