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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.53, 10,898.97 and 3,104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.53, 10,898.97 and 3,104.91 is: 4,658.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.53 : 10,898.97 = 3,104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.53/10,898.97 = 3,104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.53x = 10,898.97 × 3,104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.53x = 33,840,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,840,320.94/7,264.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.29

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