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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.73, 10,507.88 and 2,844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.73, 10,507.88 and 2,844.14 is: 4,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.73 : 10,507.88 = 2,844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.73/10,507.88 = 2,844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.73x = 10,507.88 × 2,844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.73x = 29,885,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,885,815.06/7,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.52

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