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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.98, 10,573.10 and 2,369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.98, 10,573.10 and 2,369.03 is: 3,553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.98 : 10,573.10 = 2,369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.98/10,573.10 = 2,369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.98x = 10,573.10 × 2,369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.98x = 25,047,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,926.38/7,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.41

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