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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.64, 10,545.96 and 1,836.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.64, 10,545.96 and 1,836.52 is: 2,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.64 : 10,545.96 = 1,836.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.64/10,545.96 = 1,836.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.64x = 10,545.96 × 1,836.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.64x = 19,367,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367,866.46/7,030.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.78

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