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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.59, 10,898.01 and 3,104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.59, 10,898.01 and 3,104.64 is: 4,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.59 : 10,898.01 = 3,104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.59/10,898.01 = 3,104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.59x = 10,898.01 × 3,104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.59x = 33,834,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,834,397.77/7,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.44

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