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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.53, 4,133.73 and 2,532.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.53, 4,133.73 and 2,532.75 is: 3,803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.53 : 4,133.73 = 2,532.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.53/4,133.73 = 2,532.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.53x = 4,133.73 × 2,532.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.53x = 10,469,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469,704.66/2,752.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.67

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