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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.09, 10,579.90 and 2,123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.09, 10,579.90 and 2,123.43 is: 3,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.09 : 10,579.90 = 2,123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.09/10,579.90 = 2,123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.09x = 10,579.90 × 2,123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.09x = 22,465,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,465,677.06/7,053.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.22

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