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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.42, 10,754.68 and 1,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.42, 10,754.68 and 1,975.26 is: 2,963.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.42 : 10,754.68 = 1,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.42/10,754.68 = 1,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.42x = 10,754.68 × 1,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.42x = 21,243,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243,289.22/7,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.04

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