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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.22, 10,898.64 and 2,333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.22, 10,898.64 and 2,333.13 is: 3,499.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.22 : 10,898.64 = 2,333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.22/10,898.64 = 2,333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.22x = 10,898.64 × 2,333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.22x = 25,427,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,427,943.94/7,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.96

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