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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,080.52, 10,620.82 and 2,150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,080.52, 10,620.82 and 2,150.21 is: 3,225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,080.52 : 10,620.82 = 2,150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,080.52/10,620.82 = 2,150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,080.52x = 10,620.82 × 2,150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,080.52x = 22,836,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,836,934.89/7,080.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.32

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