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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.78, 10,905.59 and 2,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.78, 10,905.59 and 2,825.15 is: 4,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.78 : 10,905.59 = 2,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.78/10,905.59 = 2,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.78x = 10,905.59 × 2,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.78x = 30,809,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,809,880.12/7,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.83

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