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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.67, 10,731.22 and 2,473.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.67, 10,731.22 and 2,473.07 is: 3,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.67 : 10,731.22 = 2,473.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.67/10,731.22 = 2,473.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.67x = 10,731.22 × 2,473.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.67x = 26,538,998.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538,998.41/7,153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.84

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