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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.22, 10,827.98 and 3,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.22, 10,827.98 and 3,710.96 is: 5,557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.22 : 10,827.98 = 3,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.22/10,827.98 = 3,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.22x = 10,827.98 × 3,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.22x = 40,182,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182,200.66/7,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,557.53

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