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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.03, 10,504.43 and 6,016.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.03, 10,504.43 and 6,016.07 is: 9,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.03 : 10,504.43 = 6,016.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.03/10,504.43 = 6,016.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.03x = 10,504.43 × 6,016.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.03x = 63,195,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,195,438.77/6,997.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.75

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