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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.84, 10,507.26 and 1,739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.84, 10,507.26 and 1,739.84 is: 2,609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.84 : 10,507.26 = 1,739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.84/10,507.26 = 1,739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.84x = 10,507.26 × 1,739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.84x = 18,280,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,951.24/7,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.76

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