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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.94, 10,306.95 and 2,710.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.94, 10,306.95 and 2,710.66 is: 4,066.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.94 : 10,306.95 = 2,710.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.94/10,306.95 = 2,710.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.94x = 10,306.95 × 2,710.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.94x = 27,938,637.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,938,637.09/6,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.20

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