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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.08, 10,571.55 and 2,664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.08, 10,571.55 and 2,664.79 is: 3,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.08 : 10,571.55 = 2,664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.08/10,571.55 = 2,664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.08x = 10,571.55 × 2,664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.08x = 28,170,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,170,960.72/7,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.10

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