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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.89, 10,993.65 and 2,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.89, 10,993.65 and 2,133.75 is: 3,201.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.89 : 10,993.65 = 2,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.89/10,993.65 = 2,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.89x = 10,993.65 × 2,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.89x = 23,457,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457,700.69/7,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.15

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