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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.53, 10,734.48 and 2,993.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.53, 10,734.48 and 2,993.19 is: 4,491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.53 : 10,734.48 = 2,993.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.53/10,734.48 = 2,993.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.53x = 10,734.48 × 2,993.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.53x = 32,130,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,130,284.52/7,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.53

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