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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.46, 10,579.59 and 2,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.46, 10,579.59 and 2,370.46 is: 3,555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.46 : 10,579.59 = 2,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.46/10,579.59 = 2,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.46x = 10,579.59 × 2,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.46x = 25,078,494.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,078,494.91/7,052.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.99

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