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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.91, 10,569.52 and 1,853.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.91, 10,569.52 and 1,853.19 is: 2,779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.91 : 10,569.52 = 1,853.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.91/10,569.52 = 1,853.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.91x = 10,569.52 × 1,853.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.91x = 19,587,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587,271.29/7,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.56

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