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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.43, 10,584.34 and 3,156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.43, 10,584.34 and 3,156.03 is: 4,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.43 : 10,584.34 = 3,156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.43/10,584.34 = 3,156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.43x = 10,584.34 × 3,156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.43x = 33,404,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,404,486.68/7,054.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,735.25

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