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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.06, 10,724.97 and 2,534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.06, 10,724.97 and 2,534.06 is: 3,800.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.06 : 10,724.97 = 2,534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.06/10,724.97 = 2,534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.06x = 10,724.97 × 2,534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.06x = 27,177,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,177,717.48/7,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.52

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