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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,263.75, 10,897.25 and 2,646.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,263.75, 10,897.25 and 2,646.75 is: 3,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,263.75 : 10,897.25 = 2,646.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,263.75/10,897.25 = 2,646.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,263.75x = 10,897.25 × 2,646.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,263.75x = 28,842,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,842,283.20/7,263.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.72

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