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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.58, 10,350.59 and 2,519.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.58, 10,350.59 and 2,519.91 is: 3,780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.58 : 10,350.59 = 2,519.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.58/10,350.59 = 2,519.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.58x = 10,350.59 × 2,519.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.58x = 26,082,542.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082,542.65/6,899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.31

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