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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,262.93, 10,897.30 and 3,316.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,262.93, 10,897.30 and 3,316.05 is: 4,975.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,262.93 : 10,897.30 = 3,316.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,262.93/10,897.30 = 3,316.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,262.93x = 10,897.30 × 3,316.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,262.93x = 36,135,962.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,962.67/7,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.40

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