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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.01, 10,623.84 and 2,152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.01, 10,623.84 and 2,152.69 is: 3,228.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.01 : 10,623.84 = 2,152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.01/10,623.84 = 2,152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.01x = 10,623.84 × 2,152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.01x = 22,869,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869,871.37/7,083.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.83

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