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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,938.82, 10,405.71 and 2,007.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,938.82, 10,405.71 and 2,007.15 is: 3,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,938.82 : 10,405.71 = 2,007.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,938.82/10,405.71 = 2,007.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,938.82x = 10,405.71 × 2,007.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,938.82x = 20,885,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,885,820.83/6,938.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.00

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