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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,186.83, 10,777.28 and 2,746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,186.83, 10,777.28 and 2,746.13 is: 4,118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,186.83 : 10,777.28 = 2,746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,186.83/10,777.28 = 2,746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,186.83x = 10,777.28 × 2,746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,186.83x = 29,595,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,782.34/7,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.06

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