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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.67, 10,863.36 and 3,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.67, 10,863.36 and 3,541.35 is: 5,310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.67 : 10,863.36 = 3,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.67/10,863.36 = 3,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.67x = 10,863.36 × 3,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.67x = 38,470,959.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,470,959.94/7,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,310.24

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