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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.44, 10,795.88 and 2,517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.44, 10,795.88 and 2,517.76 is: 3,777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.44 : 10,795.88 = 2,517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.44/10,795.88 = 2,517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.44x = 10,795.88 × 2,517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.44x = 27,181,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,181,434.83/7,196.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.07

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