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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,125.24, 10,692.72 and 2,508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,125.24, 10,692.72 and 2,508.24 is: 3,764.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,125.24 : 10,692.72 = 2,508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,125.24/10,692.72 = 2,508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,125.24x = 10,692.72 × 2,508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,125.24x = 26,819,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,819,908.01/7,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.07

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