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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.47, 10,733.29 and 2,477.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.47, 10,733.29 and 2,477.39 is: 3,714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.47 : 10,733.29 = 2,477.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.47/10,733.29 = 2,477.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.47x = 10,733.29 × 2,477.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.47x = 26,590,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,485.45/7,158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.55

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