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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.59, 10,583.75 and 2,435.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.59, 10,583.75 and 2,435.59 is: 3,655.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.59 : 10,583.75 = 2,435.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.59/10,583.75 = 2,435.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.59x = 10,583.75 × 2,435.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.59x = 25,777,675.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,777,675.66/7,052.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.07

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