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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.73, 10,565.38 and 2,662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.73, 10,565.38 and 2,662.93 is: 3,992.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.73 : 10,565.38 = 2,662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.73/10,565.38 = 2,662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.73x = 10,565.38 × 2,662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.73x = 28,134,867.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,134,867.36/7,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.05

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