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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.76, 10,563.68 and 3,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.76, 10,563.68 and 3,344.84 is: 5,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.76 : 10,563.68 = 3,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.76/10,563.68 = 3,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.76x = 10,563.68 × 3,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.76x = 35,333,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,333,819.41/7,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,013.48

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