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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.86, 10,625.78 and 2,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.86, 10,625.78 and 2,153.52 is: 3,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.86 : 10,625.78 = 2,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.86/10,625.78 = 2,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.86x = 10,625.78 × 2,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.86x = 22,882,829.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,882,829.75/7,083.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.28

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