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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.53, 10,764.48 and 3,013.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.53, 10,764.48 and 3,013.23 is: 4,521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.53 : 10,764.48 = 3,013.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.53/10,764.48 = 3,013.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.53x = 10,764.48 × 3,013.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.53x = 32,435,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435,854.07/7,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.61

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