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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.62, 10,880.69 and 3,093.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.62, 10,880.69 and 3,093.03 is: 4,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.62 : 10,880.69 = 3,093.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.62/10,880.69 = 3,093.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.62x = 10,880.69 × 3,093.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.62x = 33,654,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,654,308.32/7,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.38

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