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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,058.92, 10,581.48 and 3,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,058.92, 10,581.48 and 3,360.14 is: 5,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,058.92 : 10,581.48 = 3,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,058.92/10,581.48 = 3,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,058.92x = 10,581.48 × 3,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,058.92x = 35,555,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555,254.21/7,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.93

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