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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.69, 10,724.82 and 2,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.69, 10,724.82 and 2,765.80 is: 4,148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.69 : 10,724.82 = 2,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.69/10,724.82 = 2,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.69x = 10,724.82 × 2,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.69x = 29,662,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,662,707.16/7,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.23

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