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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.04, 10,761.54 and 3,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.04, 10,761.54 and 3,013.12 is: 4,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.04 : 10,761.54 = 3,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.04/10,761.54 = 3,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.04x = 10,761.54 × 3,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.04x = 32,425,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425,742.53/7,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,522.40

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