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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,997.71, 10,496.57 and 6,570.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,997.71, 10,496.57 and 6,570.03 is: 9,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,997.71 : 10,496.57 = 6,570.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,997.71/10,496.57 = 6,570.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,997.71x = 10,496.57 × 6,570.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,997.71x = 68,962,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,962,746.95/6,997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.05

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