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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.40, 10,897.76 and 3,104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.40, 10,897.76 and 3,104.44 is: 4,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.40 : 10,897.76 = 3,104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.40/10,897.76 = 3,104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.40x = 10,897.76 × 3,104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.40x = 33,831,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,831,422.57/7,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.16

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