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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,036.91, 10,551.11 and 3,522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,036.91, 10,551.11 and 3,522.83 is: 5,282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,036.91 : 10,551.11 = 3,522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,036.91/10,551.11 = 3,522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,036.91x = 10,551.11 × 3,522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,036.91x = 37,169,696.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,169,696.47/7,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.11

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