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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.74, 10,562.60 and 4,084.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.74, 10,562.60 and 4,084.83 is: 6,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.74 : 10,562.60 = 4,084.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.74/10,562.60 = 4,084.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.74x = 10,562.60 × 4,084.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.74x = 43,146,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,146,435.57/7,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,127.25

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