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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,990.38, 10,483.51 and 2,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,990.38, 10,483.51 and 2,059.91 is: 3,089.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,990.38 : 10,483.51 = 2,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,990.38/10,483.51 = 2,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,990.38x = 10,483.51 × 2,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,990.38x = 21,595,087.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,595,087.08/6,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.26

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