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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.92, 10,519.62 and 2,629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.92, 10,519.62 and 2,629.98 is: 3,943.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.92 : 10,519.62 = 2,629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.92/10,519.62 = 2,629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.92x = 10,519.62 × 2,629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.92x = 27,666,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,666,390.21/7,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.94

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