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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.82, 10,569.42 and 2,366.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.82, 10,569.42 and 2,366.64 is: 3,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.82 : 10,569.42 = 2,366.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.82/10,569.42 = 2,366.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.82x = 10,569.42 × 2,366.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.82x = 25,014,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014,012.15/7,046.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.69

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