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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.03, 10,875.09 and 2,570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.03, 10,875.09 and 2,570.15 is: 3,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.03 : 10,875.09 = 2,570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.03/10,875.09 = 2,570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.03x = 10,875.09 × 2,570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.03x = 27,950,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950,612.56/7,250.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.24

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