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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.18, 10,847.70 and 2,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.18, 10,847.70 and 2,300.52 is: 3,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.18 : 10,847.70 = 2,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.18/10,847.70 = 2,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.18x = 10,847.70 × 2,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.18x = 24,955,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,955,350.80/7,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.55

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