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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,244.91, 10,866.09 and 3,295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,244.91, 10,866.09 and 3,295.25 is: 4,942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,244.91 : 10,866.09 = 3,295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,244.91/10,866.09 = 3,295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,244.91x = 10,866.09 × 3,295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,244.91x = 35,806,412.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806,412.27/7,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.29

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