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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.54, 10,581.20 and 2,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.54, 10,581.20 and 2,373.03 is: 3,560.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.54 : 10,581.20 = 2,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.54/10,581.20 = 2,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.54x = 10,581.20 × 2,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.54x = 25,109,502.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109,502.07/7,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.35

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