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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.47, 10,893.12 and 2,583.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.47, 10,893.12 and 2,583.79 is: 3,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.47 : 10,893.12 = 2,583.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.47/10,893.12 = 2,583.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.47x = 10,893.12 × 2,583.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.47x = 28,145,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,145,507.29/7,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.40

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