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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,989.98, 10,483.82 and 2,058.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,989.98, 10,483.82 and 2,058.47 is: 3,087.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,989.98 : 10,483.82 = 2,058.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,989.98/10,483.82 = 2,058.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,989.98x = 10,483.82 × 2,058.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,989.98x = 21,580,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,580,581.68/6,989.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.36

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