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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,026.61, 10,540.46 and 2,643.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,026.61, 10,540.46 and 2,643.97 is: 3,966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,026.61 : 10,540.46 = 2,643.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,026.61/10,540.46 = 2,643.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,026.61x = 10,540.46 × 2,643.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,026.61x = 27,868,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,868,660.03/7,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.16

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