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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.11, 10,586.95 and 2,377.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.11, 10,586.95 and 2,377.91 is: 3,566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.11 : 10,586.95 = 2,377.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.11/10,586.95 = 2,377.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.11x = 10,586.95 × 2,377.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.11x = 25,174,749.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,174,749.45/7,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.28

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