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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.71, 10,030.89 and 2,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.71, 10,030.89 and 2,306.37 is: 3,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.71 : 10,030.89 = 2,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.71/10,030.89 = 2,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.71x = 10,030.89 × 2,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.71x = 23,134,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,943.77/6,691.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.25

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