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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,055.42, 10,583.28 and 2,375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,055.42, 10,583.28 and 2,375.57 is: 3,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,055.42 : 10,583.28 = 2,375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,055.42/10,583.28 = 2,375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,055.42x = 10,583.28 × 2,375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,055.42x = 25,141,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,141,322.47/7,055.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.41

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