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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.60, 10,896.08 and 2,583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.60, 10,896.08 and 2,583.15 is: 3,874.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.60 : 10,896.08 = 2,583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.60/10,896.08 = 2,583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.60x = 10,896.08 × 2,583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.60x = 28,146,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,146,196.14/7,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.97

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