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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.68, 10,824.91 and 2,773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.68, 10,824.91 and 2,773.01 is: 4,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.68 : 10,824.91 = 2,773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.68/10,824.91 = 2,773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.68x = 10,824.91 × 2,773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.68x = 30,017,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,017,522.62/7,215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.04

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