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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.80, 10,883.76 and 2,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.80, 10,883.76 and 2,325.48 is: 3,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.80 : 10,883.76 = 2,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.80/10,883.76 = 2,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.80x = 10,883.76 × 2,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.80x = 25,309,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,309,966.20/7,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.24

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