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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.22, 10,894.74 and 2,331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.22, 10,894.74 and 2,331.48 is: 3,497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.22 : 10,894.74 = 2,331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.22/10,894.74 = 2,331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.22x = 10,894.74 × 2,331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.22x = 25,400,868.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,400,868.42/7,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.67

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