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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,999.92, 10,496.84 and 2,069.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,999.92, 10,496.84 and 2,069.90 is: 3,103.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,999.92 : 10,496.84 = 2,069.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,999.92/10,496.84 = 2,069.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,999.92x = 10,496.84 × 2,069.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,999.92x = 21,727,456.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,727,456.33/6,999.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.96

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