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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110.97, 10,668.28 and 2,180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110.97, 10,668.28 and 2,180.65 is: 3,271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110.97 : 10,668.28 = 2,180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110.97/10,668.28 = 2,180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110.97x = 10,668.28 × 2,180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110.97x = 23,263,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,263,784.78/7,110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.53

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