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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.44, 10,868.72 and 2,314.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.44, 10,868.72 and 2,314.46 is: 3,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.44 : 10,868.72 = 2,314.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.44/10,868.72 = 2,314.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.44x = 10,868.72 × 2,314.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.44x = 25,155,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155,206.12/7,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.35

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