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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.52, 10,507.47 and 2,841.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.52, 10,507.47 and 2,841.31 is: 4,261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.52 : 10,507.47 = 2,841.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.52/10,507.47 = 2,841.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.52x = 10,507.47 × 2,841.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.52x = 29,854,979.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,854,979.59/7,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.64

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