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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,174.05, 10,760.39 and 2,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,174.05, 10,760.39 and 2,493.33 is: 3,739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,174.05 : 10,760.39 = 2,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,174.05/10,760.39 = 2,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,174.05x = 10,760.39 × 2,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,174.05x = 26,829,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,829,203.20/7,174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.76

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