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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.06, 10,807.60 and 1,733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.06, 10,807.60 and 1,733.06 is: 2,599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.06 : 10,807.60 = 1,733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.06/10,807.60 = 1,733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.06x = 10,807.60 × 1,733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.06x = 18,730,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,730,219.26/7,205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.59

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