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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,122.94, 10,679.85 and 2,965.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,122.94, 10,679.85 and 2,965.82 is: 4,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,122.94 : 10,679.85 = 2,965.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,122.94/10,679.85 = 2,965.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,122.94x = 10,679.85 × 2,965.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,122.94x = 31,674,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,674,459.33/7,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.83

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