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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.93, 10,581.65 and 2,895.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.93, 10,581.65 and 2,895.38 is: 4,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.93 : 10,581.65 = 2,895.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.93/10,581.65 = 2,895.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.93x = 10,581.65 × 2,895.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.93x = 30,637,830.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,637,830.39/7,054.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.76

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