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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.80, 10,608.42 and 3,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.80, 10,608.42 and 3,371.34 is: 5,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.80 : 10,608.42 = 3,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.80/10,608.42 = 3,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.80x = 10,608.42 × 3,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.80x = 35,764,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764,590.68/7,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,058.78

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