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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.63, 10,623.94 and 3,373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.63, 10,623.94 and 3,373.61 is: 5,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.63 : 10,623.94 = 3,373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.63/10,623.94 = 3,373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.63x = 10,623.94 × 3,373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.63x = 35,841,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841,030.22/7,082.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.41

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