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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.15, 10,748.93 and 2,549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.15, 10,748.93 and 2,549.07 is: 3,822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.15 : 10,748.93 = 2,549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.15/10,748.93 = 2,549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.15x = 10,748.93 × 2,549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.15x = 27,399,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,399,762.25/7,167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.96

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