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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.91, 10,773.87 and 2,739.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.91, 10,773.87 and 2,739.27 is: 4,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.91 : 10,773.87 = 2,739.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.91/10,773.87 = 2,739.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.91x = 10,773.87 × 2,739.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.91x = 29,512,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,512,538.87/7,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.29

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