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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.88, 10,522.47 and 1,749.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.88, 10,522.47 and 1,749.83 is: 2,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.88 : 10,522.47 = 1,749.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.88/10,522.47 = 1,749.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.88x = 10,522.47 × 1,749.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.88x = 18,412,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,412,509.84/7,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.78

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