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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,061.91, 10,585.47 and 2,380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,061.91, 10,585.47 and 2,380.31 is: 3,567.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,061.91 : 10,585.47 = 2,380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,061.91/10,585.47 = 2,380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,061.91x = 10,585.47 × 2,380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,061.91x = 25,196,647.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196,647.17/7,061.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.96

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