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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,689.91, 10,035.98 and 2,306.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,689.91, 10,035.98 and 2,306.19 is: 3,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,689.91 : 10,035.98 = 2,306.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,689.91/10,035.98 = 2,306.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,689.91x = 10,035.98 × 2,306.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,689.91x = 23,144,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144,876.72/6,689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.67

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