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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.92, 10,583.76 and 2,440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.92, 10,583.76 and 2,440.16 is: 3,661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.92 : 10,583.76 = 2,440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.92/10,583.76 = 2,440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.92x = 10,583.76 × 2,440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.92x = 25,826,067.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826,067.80/7,053.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.24

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