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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,059.92, 10,582.98 and 3,361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,059.92, 10,582.98 and 3,361.14 is: 5,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059.92 : 10,582.98 = 3,361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059.92/10,582.98 = 3,361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059.92x = 10,582.98 × 3,361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059.92x = 35,570,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,877.40/7,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,038.42

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