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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.58, 10,869.44 and 2,808.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.58, 10,869.44 and 2,808.33 is: 4,211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.58 : 10,869.44 = 2,808.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.58/10,869.44 = 2,808.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.58x = 10,869.44 × 2,808.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.58x = 30,524,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524,940.70/7,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.16

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