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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,183.80, 10,771.36 and 2,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,183.80, 10,771.36 and 2,741.76 is: 4,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,183.80 : 10,771.36 = 2,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,183.80/10,771.36 = 2,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,183.80x = 10,771.36 × 2,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,183.80x = 29,532,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,532,483.99/7,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.98

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