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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,099.91, 10,647.40 and 2,100.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,099.91, 10,647.40 and 2,100.79 is: 3,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,099.91 : 10,647.40 = 2,100.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,099.91/10,647.40 = 2,100.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,099.91x = 10,647.40 × 2,100.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,099.91x = 22,367,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,951.45/7,099.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.46

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