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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.74, 10,525.16 and 2,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.74, 10,525.16 and 2,635.10 is: 3,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.74 : 10,525.16 = 2,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.74/10,525.16 = 2,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.74x = 10,525.16 × 2,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.74x = 27,734,849.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,849.12/7,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.11

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