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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.76, 10,883.36 and 2,325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.76, 10,883.36 and 2,325.36 is: 3,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.76 : 10,883.36 = 2,325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.76/10,883.36 = 2,325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.76x = 10,883.36 × 2,325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.76x = 25,307,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,730.01/7,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.95

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