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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,060.96, 10,590.24 and 1,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,060.96, 10,590.24 and 1,867.36 is: 2,800.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060.96 : 10,590.24 = 1,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060.96/10,590.24 = 1,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060.96x = 10,590.24 × 1,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060.96x = 19,775,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775,790.57/7,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.72

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