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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.64, 10,583.76 and 3,357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.64, 10,583.76 and 3,357.02 is: 5,034.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.64 : 10,583.76 = 3,357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.64/10,583.76 = 3,357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.64x = 10,583.76 × 3,357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.64x = 35,529,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,529,894.00/7,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.25

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