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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.13, 10,609.70 and 2,456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.13, 10,609.70 and 2,456.13 is: 3,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.13 : 10,609.70 = 2,456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.13/10,609.70 = 2,456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.13x = 10,609.70 × 2,456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.13x = 26,058,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,058,802.46/7,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.20

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