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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.25, 10,858.07 and 3,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.25, 10,858.07 and 3,291.25 is: 4,933.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.25 : 10,858.07 = 3,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.25/10,858.07 = 3,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.25x = 10,858.07 × 3,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.25x = 35,736,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,736,622.89/7,244.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.10

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