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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,005.98, 10,512.62 and 2,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,005.98, 10,512.62 and 2,849.06 is: 4,275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005.98 : 10,512.62 = 2,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005.98/10,512.62 = 2,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005.98x = 10,512.62 × 2,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005.98x = 29,951,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951,048.72/7,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.07

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