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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.84, 10,899.44 and 4,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.84, 10,899.44 and 4,303.76 is: 6,461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.84 : 10,899.44 = 4,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.84/10,899.44 = 4,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.84x = 10,899.44 × 4,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.84x = 46,908,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,908,573.89/7,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,461.38

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