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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.02, 10,565.10 and 2,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.02, 10,565.10 and 2,364.30 is: 3,545.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.02 : 10,565.10 = 2,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.02/10,565.10 = 2,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.02x = 10,565.10 × 2,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.02x = 24,979,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,979,065.93/7,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.63

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