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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.83, 10,348.29 and 2,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.83, 10,348.29 and 2,220.26 is: 3,329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.83 : 10,348.29 = 2,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.83/10,348.29 = 2,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.83x = 10,348.29 × 2,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.83x = 22,975,842.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,975,842.61/6,899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.92

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