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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,998.41, 10,499.84 and 2,068.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,998.41, 10,499.84 and 2,068.07 is: 3,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,998.41 : 10,499.84 = 2,068.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,998.41/10,499.84 = 2,068.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,998.41x = 10,499.84 × 2,068.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,998.41x = 21,714,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,714,402.27/6,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.76

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