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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,277.34, 10,906.89 and 3,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,277.34, 10,906.89 and 3,112.46 is: 4,664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,277.34 : 10,906.89 = 3,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,277.34/10,906.89 = 3,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,277.34x = 10,906.89 × 3,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,277.34x = 33,947,270.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,270.55/7,277.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.79

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