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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.76, 10,733.62 and 2,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.76, 10,733.62 and 2,994.68 is: 4,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.76 : 10,733.62 = 2,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.76/10,733.62 = 2,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.76x = 10,733.62 × 2,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.76x = 32,143,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,757.14/7,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.27

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