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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.94, 10,747.71 and 2,168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.94, 10,747.71 and 2,168.83 is: 3,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.94 : 10,747.71 = 2,168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.94/10,747.71 = 2,168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.94x = 10,747.71 × 2,168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.94x = 23,309,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309,955.88/7,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.97

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