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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,038.91, 10,554.10 and 3,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,038.91, 10,554.10 and 3,524.83 is: 5,285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,038.91 : 10,554.10 = 3,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,038.91/10,554.10 = 3,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,038.91x = 10,554.10 × 3,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,038.91x = 37,201,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201,408.30/7,038.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,285.11

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