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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.59, 10,538.81 and 2,643.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.59, 10,538.81 and 2,643.02 is: 3,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.59 : 10,538.81 = 2,643.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.59/10,538.81 = 2,643.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.59x = 10,538.81 × 2,643.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.59x = 27,854,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854,239.52/7,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.12

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