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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.73, 10,621.67 and 2,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.73, 10,621.67 and 2,701.44 is: 4,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.73 : 10,621.67 = 2,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.73/10,621.67 = 2,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.73x = 10,621.67 × 2,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.73x = 28,693,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,693,790.70/7,082.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.23

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