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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,008.86, 10,515.35 and 2,264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,008.86, 10,515.35 and 2,264.93 is: 3,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,008.86 : 10,515.35 = 2,264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,008.86/10,515.35 = 2,264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,008.86x = 10,515.35 × 2,264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,008.86x = 23,816,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,816,524.19/7,008.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.06

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