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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.03, 10,558.84 and 3,751.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.03, 10,558.84 and 3,751.43 is: 5,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.03 : 10,558.84 = 3,751.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.03/10,558.84 = 3,751.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.03x = 10,558.84 × 3,751.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.03x = 39,610,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610,724.68/7,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,629.70

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