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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.75, 10,661.67 and 2,724.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.75, 10,661.67 and 2,724.22 is: 4,086.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.75 : 10,661.67 = 2,724.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.75/10,661.67 = 2,724.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.75x = 10,661.67 × 2,724.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.75x = 29,044,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,044,681.34/7,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.91

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