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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.61, 10,571.87 and 2,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.61, 10,571.87 and 2,367.25 is: 3,551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.61 : 10,571.87 = 2,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.61/10,571.87 = 2,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.61x = 10,571.87 × 2,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.61x = 25,026,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,026,238.75/7,047.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.03

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