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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,255.82, 10,886.44 and 4,133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,255.82, 10,886.44 and 4,133.90 is: 6,202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,255.82 : 10,886.44 = 4,133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,255.82/10,886.44 = 4,133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,255.82x = 10,886.44 × 4,133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,255.82x = 45,003,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,003,454.32/7,255.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,202.39

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