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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.27, 10,847.13 and 2,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.27, 10,847.13 and 2,299.92 is: 3,450.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.27 : 10,847.13 = 2,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.27/10,847.13 = 2,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.27x = 10,847.13 × 2,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.27x = 24,947,531.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,531.23/7,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.43

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