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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.44, 10,571.22 and 2,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.44, 10,571.22 and 2,664.36 is: 3,996.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.44 : 10,571.22 = 2,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.44/10,571.22 = 2,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.44x = 10,571.22 × 2,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.44x = 28,165,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,165,535.72/7,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.00

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