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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,052.76, 10,579.32 and 2,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,052.76, 10,579.32 and 2,669.40 is: 4,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,052.76 : 10,579.32 = 2,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,052.76/10,579.32 = 2,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,052.76x = 10,579.32 × 2,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,052.76x = 28,240,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,240,436.81/7,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.17

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