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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.03, 10,569.05 and 1,781.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.03, 10,569.05 and 1,781.06 is: 2,671.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.03 : 10,569.05 = 1,781.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.03/10,569.05 = 1,781.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.03x = 10,569.05 × 1,781.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.03x = 18,824,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824,050.44/7,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.58

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