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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.30, 10,856.34 and 2,795.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.30, 10,856.34 and 2,795.34 is: 4,192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.30 : 10,856.34 = 2,795.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.30/10,856.34 = 2,795.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.30x = 10,856.34 × 2,795.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.30x = 30,347,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347,161.46/7,238.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.58

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