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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.58, 10,610.88 and 2,914.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.58, 10,610.88 and 2,914.38 is: 4,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.58 : 10,610.88 = 2,914.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.58/10,610.88 = 2,914.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.58x = 10,610.88 × 2,914.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.58x = 30,924,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,136.45/7,070.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.64

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