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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.59, 10,579.80 and 2,370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.59, 10,579.80 and 2,370.58 is: 3,556.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.59 : 10,579.80 = 2,370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.59/10,579.80 = 2,370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.59x = 10,579.80 × 2,370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.59x = 25,080,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080,250.43/7,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.18

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