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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.73, 10,885.06 and 3,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.73, 10,885.06 and 3,041.84 is: 4,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.73 : 10,885.06 = 3,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.73/10,885.06 = 3,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.73x = 10,885.06 × 3,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.73x = 33,110,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,630.52/7,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.86

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