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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,898.29, 10,348.13 and 2,217.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,898.29, 10,348.13 and 2,217.09 is: 3,325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,898.29 : 10,348.13 = 2,217.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,898.29/10,348.13 = 2,217.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,898.29x = 10,348.13 × 2,217.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,898.29x = 22,942,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,724.46/6,898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.86

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