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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.88, 10,866.96 and 3,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.88, 10,866.96 and 3,964.38 is: 5,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.88 : 10,866.96 = 3,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.88/10,866.96 = 3,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.88x = 10,866.96 × 3,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.88x = 43,080,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,080,758.88/7,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.37

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