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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.96, 10,552.08 and 2,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.96, 10,552.08 and 2,651.80 is: 3,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.96 : 10,552.08 = 2,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.96/10,552.08 = 2,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.96x = 10,552.08 × 2,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.96x = 27,982,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982,005.74/7,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.13

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