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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.36, 10,849.62 and 3,334.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.36, 10,849.62 and 3,334.77 is: 5,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.36 : 10,849.62 = 3,334.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.36/10,849.62 = 3,334.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.36x = 10,849.62 × 3,334.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.36x = 36,180,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180,987.29/7,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,004.04

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