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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,696.93, 10,047.83 and 2,314.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,696.93, 10,047.83 and 2,314.83 is: 3,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,696.93 : 10,047.83 = 2,314.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,696.93/10,047.83 = 2,314.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,696.93x = 10,047.83 × 2,314.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,696.93x = 23,259,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259,006.74/6,696.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.08

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