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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,123.94, 10,681.35 and 2,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,123.94, 10,681.35 and 2,966.82 is: 4,448.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,123.94 : 10,681.35 = 2,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,123.94/10,681.35 = 2,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,123.94x = 10,681.35 × 2,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,123.94x = 31,689,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,689,642.81/7,123.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.33

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