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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,009.76, 10,516.46 and 2,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,009.76, 10,516.46 and 2,627.25 is: 3,941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,009.76 : 10,516.46 = 2,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,009.76/10,516.46 = 2,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,009.76x = 10,516.46 × 2,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,009.76x = 27,629,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,356.40/7,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.56

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