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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.64, 10,869.04 and 2,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.64, 10,869.04 and 2,315.04 is: 3,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.64 : 10,869.04 = 2,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.64/10,869.04 = 2,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.64x = 10,869.04 × 2,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.64x = 25,162,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162,262.36/7,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.22

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