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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.07, 10,571.30 and 2,367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.07, 10,571.30 and 2,367.89 is: 3,551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.07 : 10,571.30 = 2,367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.07/10,571.30 = 2,367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.07x = 10,571.30 × 2,367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.07x = 25,031,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,663.72/7,048.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.56

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