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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.89, 10,508.48 and 3,315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.89, 10,508.48 and 3,315.09 is: 4,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.89 : 10,508.48 = 3,315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.89/10,508.48 = 3,315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.89x = 10,508.48 × 3,315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.89x = 34,836,540.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,836,540.39/7,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,968.21

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