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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.75, 10,598.99 and 2,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.75, 10,598.99 and 2,445.75 is: 3,670.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.75 : 10,598.99 = 2,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.75/10,598.99 = 2,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.75x = 10,598.99 × 2,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.75x = 25,922,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922,467.56/7,062.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.31

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