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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.73, 10,451.15 and 2,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.73, 10,451.15 and 2,035.75 is: 3,053.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.73 : 10,451.15 = 2,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.73/10,451.15 = 2,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.73x = 10,451.15 × 2,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.73x = 21,275,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,275,918.43/6,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.93

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