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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,064.83, 10,596.90 and 2,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,064.83, 10,596.90 and 2,623.36 is: 3,934.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,064.83 : 10,596.90 = 2,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,064.83/10,596.90 = 2,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,064.83x = 10,596.90 × 2,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,064.83x = 27,799,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,799,483.58/7,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.91

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