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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.56, 10,759.08 and 3,277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.56, 10,759.08 and 3,277.04 is: 4,914.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.56 : 10,759.08 = 3,277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.56/10,759.08 = 3,277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.56x = 10,759.08 × 3,277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.56x = 35,257,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,935.52/7,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,914.98

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