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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,069.88, 10,599.78 and 2,683.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,069.88, 10,599.78 and 2,683.64 is: 4,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,069.88 : 10,599.78 = 2,683.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,069.88/10,599.78 = 2,683.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,069.88x = 10,599.78 × 2,683.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,069.88x = 28,445,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445,993.60/7,069.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.55

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