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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.51, 10,515.74 and 2,849.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.51, 10,515.74 and 2,849.54 is: 4,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.51 : 10,515.74 = 2,849.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.51/10,515.74 = 2,849.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.51x = 10,515.74 × 2,849.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.51x = 29,964,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,964,954.93/7,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.29

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