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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.86, 10,564.83 and 2,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.86, 10,564.83 and 2,363.87 is: 3,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.86 : 10,564.83 = 2,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.86/10,564.83 = 2,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.86x = 10,564.83 × 2,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.86x = 24,973,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,973,851.68/7,044.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.98

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