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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.28, 10,597.59 and 2,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.28, 10,597.59 and 2,904.28 is: 4,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.28 : 10,597.59 = 2,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.28/10,597.59 = 2,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.28x = 10,597.59 × 2,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.28x = 30,778,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778,368.69/7,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.28

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