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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.79, 10,491.29 and 2,064.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.79, 10,491.29 and 2,064.95 is: 3,097.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.79 : 10,491.29 = 2,064.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.79/10,491.29 = 2,064.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.79x = 10,491.29 × 2,064.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.79x = 21,663,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,663,978.96/6,994.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.16

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