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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.91, 10,565.64 and 2,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.91, 10,565.64 and 2,668.44 is: 4,000.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.91 : 10,565.64 = 2,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.91/10,565.64 = 2,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.91x = 10,565.64 × 2,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.91x = 28,193,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,193,816.02/7,047.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.31

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