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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.76, 10,673.72 and 2,184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.76, 10,673.72 and 2,184.83 is: 3,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.76 : 10,673.72 = 2,184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.76/10,673.72 = 2,184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.76x = 10,673.72 × 2,184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.76x = 23,320,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320,263.67/7,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.73

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