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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.57, 10,602.98 and 2,138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.57, 10,602.98 and 2,138.05 is: 3,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.57 : 10,602.98 = 2,138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.57/10,602.98 = 2,138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.57x = 10,602.98 × 2,138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.57x = 22,669,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669,664.19/7,069.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.66

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