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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.51, 10,508.30 and 2,074.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.51, 10,508.30 and 2,074.53 is: 3,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.51 : 10,508.30 = 2,074.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.51/10,508.30 = 2,074.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.51x = 10,508.30 × 2,074.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.51x = 21,799,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,799,783.60/7,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.25

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