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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,035.62, 10,554.99 and 2,653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,035.62, 10,554.99 and 2,653.12 is: 3,980.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,035.62 : 10,554.99 = 2,653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,035.62/10,554.99 = 2,653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,035.62x = 10,554.99 × 2,653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,035.62x = 28,003,655.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,003,655.07/7,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,980.27

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