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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.59, 10,569.94 and 2,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.59, 10,569.94 and 2,367.16 is: 3,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.59 : 10,569.94 = 2,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.59/10,569.94 = 2,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.59x = 10,569.94 × 2,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.59x = 25,020,739.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,739.17/7,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.24

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