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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.93, 10,582.43 and 2,123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.93, 10,582.43 and 2,123.19 is: 3,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.93 : 10,582.43 = 2,123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.93/10,582.43 = 2,123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.93x = 10,582.43 × 2,123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.93x = 22,468,498.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,498.94/7,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.25

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