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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.05, 10,493.40 and 2,067.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.05, 10,493.40 and 2,067.02 is: 3,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.05 : 10,493.40 = 2,067.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.05/10,493.40 = 2,067.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.05x = 10,493.40 × 2,067.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.05x = 21,690,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,690,050.68/6,998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.44

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