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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,196.65, 10,795.70 and 2,002.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,196.65, 10,795.70 and 2,002.53 is: 3,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,196.65 : 10,795.70 = 2,002.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,196.65/10,795.70 = 2,002.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,196.65x = 10,795.70 × 2,002.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,196.65x = 21,618,713.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,618,713.12/7,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.00

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