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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.26, 10,539.46 and 2,868.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.26, 10,539.46 and 2,868.18 is: 4,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.26 : 10,539.46 = 2,868.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.26/10,539.46 = 2,868.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.26x = 10,539.46 × 2,868.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.26x = 30,229,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,229,068.38/7,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,298.02

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