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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.19, 10,564.79 and 2,112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.19, 10,564.79 and 2,112.83 is: 3,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.19 : 10,564.79 = 2,112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.19/10,564.79 = 2,112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.19x = 10,564.79 × 2,112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.19x = 22,321,605.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321,605.26/7,043.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.25

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