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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.75, 10,996.13 and 3,226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.75, 10,996.13 and 3,226.75 is: 4,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.75 : 10,996.13 = 3,226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.75/10,996.13 = 3,226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.75x = 10,996.13 × 3,226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.75x = 35,481,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,481,762.48/7,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.13

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