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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.63, 10,506.94 and 2,624.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.63, 10,506.94 and 2,624.15 is: 3,936.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.63 : 10,506.94 = 2,624.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.63/10,506.94 = 2,624.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.63x = 10,506.94 × 2,624.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.63x = 27,571,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,571,786.60/7,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.22

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