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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.28, 10,568.04 and 2,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.28, 10,568.04 and 2,664.80 is: 3,997.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.28 : 10,568.04 = 2,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.28/10,568.04 = 2,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.28x = 10,568.04 × 2,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.28x = 28,161,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,712.99/7,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.25

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