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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.77, 10,496.96 and 2,614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.77, 10,496.96 and 2,614.25 is: 3,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.77 : 10,496.96 = 2,614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.77/10,496.96 = 2,614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.77x = 10,496.96 × 2,614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.77x = 27,441,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,441,664.61/6,996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.05

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