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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.68, 10,508.30 and 2,845.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.68, 10,508.30 and 2,845.59 is: 4,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.68 : 10,508.30 = 2,845.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.68/10,508.30 = 2,845.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.68x = 10,508.30 × 2,845.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.68x = 29,902,299.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,902,299.17/7,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.29

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