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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.52, 10,670.40 and 2,182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.52, 10,670.40 and 2,182.59 is: 3,274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.52 : 10,670.40 = 2,182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.52/10,670.40 = 2,182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.52x = 10,670.40 × 2,182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.52x = 23,289,108.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,289,108.34/7,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.38

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