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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.03, 10,560.74 and 1,847.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.03, 10,560.74 and 1,847.31 is: 2,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.03 : 10,560.74 = 1,847.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.03/10,560.74 = 1,847.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.03x = 10,560.74 × 1,847.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.03x = 19,508,951.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,508,951.37/7,041.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.75

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