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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,085.54, 10,626.48 and 2,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,085.54, 10,626.48 and 2,926.73 is: 4,389.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,085.54 : 10,626.48 = 2,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,085.54/10,626.48 = 2,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,085.54x = 10,626.48 × 2,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,085.54x = 31,100,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100,784.68/7,085.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.33

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