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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.91, 10,598.96 and 2,135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.91, 10,598.96 and 2,135.59 is: 3,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.91 : 10,598.96 = 2,135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.91/10,598.96 = 2,135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.91x = 10,598.96 × 2,135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.91x = 22,635,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,032.99/7,065.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.41

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