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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.75, 10,733.99 and 2,535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.75, 10,733.99 and 2,535.75 is: 3,805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.75 : 10,733.99 = 2,535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.75/10,733.99 = 2,535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.75x = 10,733.99 × 2,535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.75x = 27,218,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218,702.46/7,152.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.35

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