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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.52, 10,840.90 and 3,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.52, 10,840.90 and 3,332.80 is: 4,996.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.52 : 10,840.90 = 3,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.52/10,840.90 = 3,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.52x = 10,840.90 × 3,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.52x = 36,130,551.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,130,551.52/7,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.95

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