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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.73, 10,752.98 and 3,014.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.73, 10,752.98 and 3,014.43 is: 4,520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.73 : 10,752.98 = 3,014.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.73/10,752.98 = 3,014.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.73x = 10,752.98 × 3,014.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.73x = 32,414,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414,036.66/7,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.96

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