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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.04, 10,512.96 and 3,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.04, 10,512.96 and 3,114.24 is: 4,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.04 : 10,512.96 = 3,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.04/10,512.96 = 3,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.04x = 10,512.96 × 3,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.04x = 32,739,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,739,880.55/7,007.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.43

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