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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,024.70, 10,541.10 and 2,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,024.70, 10,541.10 and 2,645.30 is: 3,969.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,024.70 : 10,541.10 = 2,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,024.70/10,541.10 = 2,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,024.70x = 10,541.10 × 2,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,024.70x = 27,884,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,884,371.83/7,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.48

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