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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,086.28, 10,629.44 and 2,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,086.28, 10,629.44 and 2,469.28 is: 3,703.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,086.28 : 10,629.44 = 2,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,086.28/10,629.44 = 2,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,086.28x = 10,629.44 × 2,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,086.28x = 26,247,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,063.60/7,086.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.93

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