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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.83, 10,582.29 and 2,124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.83, 10,582.29 and 2,124.45 is: 3,186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.83 : 10,582.29 = 2,124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.83/10,582.29 = 2,124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.83x = 10,582.29 × 2,124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.83x = 22,481,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,481,545.99/7,054.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.69

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