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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,083.16, 10,615.64 and 2,926.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,083.16, 10,615.64 and 2,926.08 is: 4,385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,083.16 : 10,615.64 = 2,926.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,083.16/10,615.64 = 2,926.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,083.16x = 10,615.64 × 2,926.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,083.16x = 31,062,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,062,197.26/7,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.36

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