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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.53, 10,493.38 and 2,065.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.53, 10,493.38 and 2,065.24 is: 3,097.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.53 : 10,493.38 = 2,065.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.53/10,493.38 = 2,065.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.53x = 10,493.38 × 2,065.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.53x = 21,671,295.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,671,295.64/6,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.88

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