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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.09, 10,869.80 and 2,316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.09, 10,869.80 and 2,316.88 is: 3,473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.09 : 10,869.80 = 2,316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.09/10,869.80 = 2,316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.09x = 10,869.80 × 2,316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.09x = 25,184,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184,000.84/7,250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.61

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