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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.18, 10,724.14 and 2,469.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.18, 10,724.14 and 2,469.99 is: 3,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.18 : 10,724.14 = 2,469.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.18/10,724.14 = 2,469.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.18x = 10,724.14 × 2,469.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.18x = 26,488,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,488,494.59/7,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.07

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