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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,121.39, 10,685.90 and 2,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,121.39, 10,685.90 and 2,964.26 is: 4,447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,121.39 : 10,685.90 = 2,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,121.39/10,685.90 = 2,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,121.39x = 10,685.90 × 2,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,121.39x = 31,675,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,675,820.06/7,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.99

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