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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.06, 10,514.84 and 2,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.06, 10,514.84 and 2,849.98 is: 4,274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.06 : 10,514.84 = 2,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.06/10,514.84 = 2,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.06x = 10,514.84 × 2,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.06x = 29,967,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,967,083.70/7,010.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.87

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