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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.03, 10,778.72 and 3,022.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.03, 10,778.72 and 3,022.77 is: 4,535.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.03 : 10,778.72 = 3,022.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.03/10,778.72 = 3,022.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.03x = 10,778.72 × 3,022.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.03x = 32,581,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581,591.45/7,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.91

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