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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.80, 10,895.24 and 3,755.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.80, 10,895.24 and 3,755.36 is: 5,630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.80 : 10,895.24 = 3,755.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.80/10,895.24 = 3,755.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.80x = 10,895.24 × 3,755.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.80x = 40,915,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,915,548.49/7,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.48

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