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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.71, 10,550.55 and 1,839.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.71, 10,550.55 and 1,839.59 is: 2,759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.71 : 10,550.55 = 1,839.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.71/10,550.55 = 1,839.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.71x = 10,550.55 × 1,839.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.71x = 19,408,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,408,633.52/7,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.37

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