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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,983.52, 10,477.16 and 2,366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,983.52, 10,477.16 and 2,366.52 is: 3,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,983.52 : 10,477.16 = 2,366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,983.52/10,477.16 = 2,366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,983.52x = 10,477.16 × 2,366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,983.52x = 24,794,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,794,408.68/6,983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.42

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