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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,062.89, 10,594.35 and 1,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,062.89, 10,594.35 and 1,868.76 is: 2,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,062.89 : 10,594.35 = 1,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,062.89/10,594.35 = 1,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,062.89x = 10,594.35 × 1,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,062.89x = 19,798,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,297.51/7,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.15

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