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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8.82, 13.25 and 7.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8.82, 13.25 and 7.34 is: 11.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8.82 : 13.25 = 7.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8.82/13.25 = 7.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8.82x = 13.25 × 7.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8.82x = 97.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.15/8.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.01

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