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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,030.92, 10,542.06 and 2,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,030.92, 10,542.06 and 2,867.52 is: 4,299.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030.92 : 10,542.06 = 2,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030.92/10,542.06 = 2,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030.92x = 10,542.06 × 2,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030.92x = 30,229,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229,567.89/7,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.52

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