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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.21, 10,591.62 and 1,867.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.21, 10,591.62 and 1,867.10 is: 2,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.21 : 10,591.62 = 1,867.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.21/10,591.62 = 1,867.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.21x = 10,591.62 × 1,867.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.21x = 19,775,613.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,775,613.70/7,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.60

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