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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.64, 10,900.25 and 5,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.64, 10,900.25 and 5,612.44 is: 8,408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.64 : 10,900.25 = 5,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.64/10,900.25 = 5,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.64x = 10,900.25 × 5,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.64x = 61,177,012.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,177,012.33/7,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.47

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