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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.56, 10,554.81 and 2,652.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.56, 10,554.81 and 2,652.98 is: 3,980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.56 : 10,554.81 = 2,652.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.56/10,554.81 = 2,652.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.56x = 10,554.81 × 2,652.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.56x = 28,001,686.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,686.57/7,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.03

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