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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.74, 10,895.40 and 3,313.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.74, 10,895.40 and 3,313.94 is: 4,968.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.74 : 10,895.40 = 3,313.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.74/10,895.40 = 3,313.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.74x = 10,895.40 × 3,313.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.74x = 36,106,647.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,106,647.40/7,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.76

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