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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.05, 10,552 and 2,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.05, 10,552 and 2,651.76 is: 3,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.05 : 10,552 = 2,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.05/10,552 = 2,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.05x = 10,552 × 2,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.05x = 27,981,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,981,371.52/7,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.55

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