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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.97, 10,051.56 and 2,315.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.97, 10,051.56 and 2,315.43 is: 3,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.97 : 10,051.56 = 2,315.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.97/10,051.56 = 2,315.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.97x = 10,051.56 × 2,315.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.97x = 23,273,683.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,273,683.57/6,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.74

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