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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.84, 10,492.78 and 2,065.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.84, 10,492.78 and 2,065.16 is: 3,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.84 : 10,492.78 = 2,065.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.84/10,492.78 = 2,065.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.84x = 10,492.78 × 2,065.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.84x = 21,669,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,669,217.08/6,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.00

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