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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,056.24, 10,584.72 and 3,546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,056.24, 10,584.72 and 3,546.24 is: 5,319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056.24 : 10,584.72 = 3,546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056.24/10,584.72 = 3,546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056.24x = 10,584.72 × 3,546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056.24x = 37,535,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,535,957.45/7,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,319.54

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