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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,529.85, 11,295.89 and 7,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,529.85, 11,295.89 and 7,068.56 is: 10,603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,529.85 : 11,295.89 = 7,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,529.85/11,295.89 = 7,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,529.85x = 11,295.89 × 7,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,529.85x = 79,845,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,845,584.40/7,529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.87

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