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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.44, 10,885.06 and 3,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.44, 10,885.06 and 3,095.68 is: 4,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.44 : 10,885.06 = 3,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.44/10,885.06 = 3,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.44x = 10,885.06 × 3,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.44x = 33,696,662.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,696,662.54/7,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.33

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