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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,267.74, 10,896.90 and 3,314.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,267.74, 10,896.90 and 3,314.94 is: 4,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,267.74 : 10,896.90 = 3,314.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,267.74/10,896.90 = 3,314.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,267.74x = 10,896.90 × 3,314.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,267.74x = 36,122,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,122,569.69/7,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,970.26

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