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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.64, 10,918.95 and 5,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.64, 10,918.95 and 5,832.22 is: 8,752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.64 : 10,918.95 = 5,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.64/10,918.95 = 5,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.64x = 10,918.95 × 5,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.64x = 63,681,718.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,681,718.57/7,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,752.73

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