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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.17, 10,582.47 and 2,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.17, 10,582.47 and 2,679.71 is: 4,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.17 : 10,582.47 = 2,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.17/10,582.47 = 2,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.17x = 10,582.47 × 2,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.17x = 28,357,897.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,357,897.77/7,059.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,017.17

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