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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.08, 10,593.19 and 2,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.08, 10,593.19 and 2,131.75 is: 3,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.08 : 10,593.19 = 2,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.08/10,593.19 = 2,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.08x = 10,593.19 × 2,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.08x = 22,581,979.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,581,979.82/7,062.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.64

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