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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.48, 10,579.46 and 2,373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.48, 10,579.46 and 2,373.22 is: 3,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.48 : 10,579.46 = 2,373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.48/10,579.46 = 2,373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.48x = 10,579.46 × 2,373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.48x = 25,107,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,107,347.75/7,054.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.07

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