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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,996.90, 10,492.20 and 2,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,996.90, 10,492.20 and 2,064.84 is: 3,096.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,996.90 : 10,492.20 = 2,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,996.90/10,492.20 = 2,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,996.90x = 10,492.20 × 2,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,996.90x = 21,664,714.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664,714.25/6,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.33

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