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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.78, 10,603.86 and 1,876.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.78, 10,603.86 and 1,876.06 is: 2,813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.78 : 10,603.86 = 1,876.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.78/10,603.86 = 1,876.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.78x = 10,603.86 × 1,876.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.78x = 19,893,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893,477.59/7,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.88

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