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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.66, 10,506.98 and 2,619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.66, 10,506.98 and 2,619.02 is: 3,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.66 : 10,506.98 = 2,619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.66/10,506.98 = 2,619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.66x = 10,506.98 × 2,619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.66x = 27,517,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,517,925.13/7,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.52

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