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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.31, 10,524.41 and 2,084.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.31, 10,524.41 and 2,084.51 is: 3,127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.31 : 10,524.41 = 2,084.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.31/10,524.41 = 2,084.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.31x = 10,524.41 × 2,084.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.31x = 21,938,227.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938,227.47/7,015.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.19

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