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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,257.55, 10,889.70 and 2,260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,257.55, 10,889.70 and 2,260.69 is: 3,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,257.55 : 10,889.70 = 2,260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,257.55/10,889.70 = 2,260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,257.55x = 10,889.70 × 2,260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,257.55x = 24,618,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618,235.89/7,257.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.09

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