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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.83, 10,504.80 and 2,071.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.83, 10,504.80 and 2,071.60 is: 3,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.83 : 10,504.80 = 2,071.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.83/10,504.80 = 2,071.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.83x = 10,504.80 × 2,071.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.83x = 21,761,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,761,743.68/7,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.01

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