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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.81, 10,581.23 and 2,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.81, 10,581.23 and 2,373.80 is: 3,560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.81 : 10,581.23 = 2,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.81/10,581.23 = 2,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.81x = 10,581.23 × 2,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.81x = 25,117,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117,670.87/7,053.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.87

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