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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,082.83, 10,624.48 and 2,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,082.83, 10,624.48 and 2,152.46 is: 3,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,082.83 : 10,624.48 = 2,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,082.83/10,624.48 = 2,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,082.83x = 10,624.48 × 2,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,082.83x = 22,868,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868,704.34/7,082.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.75

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