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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.52, 10,348.28 and 2,218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.52, 10,348.28 and 2,218.92 is: 3,328.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.52 : 10,348.28 = 2,218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.52/10,348.28 = 2,218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.52x = 10,348.28 × 2,218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.52x = 22,962,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,962,005.46/6,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.06

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