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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.92, 10,310.58 and 2,710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.92, 10,310.58 and 2,710.22 is: 4,066.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.92 : 10,310.58 = 2,710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.92/10,310.58 = 2,710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.92x = 10,310.58 × 2,710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.92x = 27,943,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,943,888.57/6,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.98

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