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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.99, 10,553.96 and 2,652.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.99, 10,553.96 and 2,652.35 is: 3,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.99 : 10,553.96 = 2,652.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.99/10,553.96 = 2,652.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.99x = 10,553.96 × 2,652.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.99x = 27,992,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,992,749.67/7,034.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.08

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