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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,013.44, 10,520.08 and 2,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,013.44, 10,520.08 and 2,086.44 is: 3,129.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013.44 : 10,520.08 = 2,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013.44/10,520.08 = 2,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013.44x = 10,520.08 × 2,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013.44x = 21,949,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949,515.72/7,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.64

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