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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,304.58, 10,955.25 and 4,383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,304.58, 10,955.25 and 4,383.72 is: 6,574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,304.58 : 10,955.25 = 4,383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,304.58/10,955.25 = 4,383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,304.58x = 10,955.25 × 4,383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,304.58x = 48,024,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,024,748.53/7,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.61

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