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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.77, 10,519.08 and 2,629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.77, 10,519.08 and 2,629.16 is: 3,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.77 : 10,519.08 = 2,629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.77/10,519.08 = 2,629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.77x = 10,519.08 × 2,629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.77x = 27,656,344.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,344.37/7,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.59

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