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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,007.92, 10,508.71 and 2,075.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,007.92, 10,508.71 and 2,075.83 is: 3,112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,007.92 : 10,508.71 = 2,075.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,007.92/10,508.71 = 2,075.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,007.92x = 10,508.71 × 2,075.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,007.92x = 21,814,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814,295.48/7,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.81

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