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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.19, 10,659.42 and 2,427.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.19, 10,659.42 and 2,427.27 is: 3,640.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.19 : 10,659.42 = 2,427.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.19/10,659.42 = 2,427.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.19x = 10,659.42 × 2,427.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.19x = 25,873,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873,290.38/7,106.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.95

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