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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.31, 10,498.34 and 2,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.31, 10,498.34 and 2,070.30 is: 3,104.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.31 : 10,498.34 = 2,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.31/10,498.34 = 2,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.31x = 10,498.34 × 2,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.31x = 21,734,702.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734,702.95/7,001.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.38

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