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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.94, 10,516.19 and 2,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.94, 10,516.19 and 2,849.72 is: 4,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.94 : 10,516.19 = 2,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.94/10,516.19 = 2,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.94x = 10,516.19 × 2,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.94x = 29,968,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968,130.14/7,010.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.48

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