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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.42, 10,985.15 and 3,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.42, 10,985.15 and 3,373.47 is: 5,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.42 : 10,985.15 = 3,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.42/10,985.15 = 3,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.42x = 10,985.15 × 3,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.42x = 37,058,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,058,082.40/7,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.90

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