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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.83, 10,571.18 and 2,664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.83, 10,571.18 and 2,664.54 is: 3,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.83 : 10,571.18 = 2,664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.83/10,571.18 = 2,664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.83x = 10,571.18 × 2,664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.83x = 28,167,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,167,318.63/7,045.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.73

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