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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.97, 10,582.67 and 2,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.97, 10,582.67 and 2,124.64 is: 3,187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.97 : 10,582.67 = 2,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.97/10,582.67 = 2,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.97x = 10,582.67 × 2,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.97x = 22,484,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,484,353.37/7,054.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.03

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