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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.57, 10,449.73 and 2,806.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.57, 10,449.73 and 2,806.47 is: 4,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.57 : 10,449.73 = 2,806.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.57/10,449.73 = 2,806.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.57x = 10,449.73 × 2,806.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.57x = 29,326,894.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,326,894.54/6,966.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.66

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