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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,006.97, 10,510.43 and 2,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,006.97, 10,510.43 and 2,076.21 is: 3,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,006.97 : 10,510.43 = 2,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,006.97/10,510.43 = 2,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,006.97x = 10,510.43 × 2,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,006.97x = 21,821,859.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,821,859.87/7,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.31

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