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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.44, 10,584.62 and 2,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.44, 10,584.62 and 2,893.35 is: 4,339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.44 : 10,584.62 = 2,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.44/10,584.62 = 2,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.44x = 10,584.62 × 2,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.44x = 30,624,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,624,995.81/7,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.39

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