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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.67, 10,592.64 and 1,867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.67, 10,592.64 and 1,867.59 is: 2,801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.67 : 10,592.64 = 1,867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.67/10,592.64 = 1,867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.67x = 10,592.64 × 1,867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.67x = 19,782,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,708.54/7,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.42

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