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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.61, 10,884.36 and 4,488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.61, 10,884.36 and 4,488.33 is: 6,719.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.61 : 10,884.36 = 4,488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.61/10,884.36 = 4,488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.61x = 10,884.36 × 4,488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.61x = 48,852,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,852,599.52/7,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.19

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