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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.52, 10,581.84 and 3,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.52, 10,581.84 and 3,354.72 is: 5,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.52 : 10,581.84 = 3,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.52/10,581.84 = 3,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.52x = 10,581.84 × 3,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.52x = 35,499,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,499,110.28/7,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.54

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