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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.31, 10,494.10 and 2,613.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.31, 10,494.10 and 2,613.42 is: 3,920.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.31 : 10,494.10 = 2,613.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.31/10,494.10 = 2,613.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.31x = 10,494.10 × 2,613.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.31x = 27,425,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,425,494.09/6,996.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.00

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