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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.31, 10,044.33 and 2,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.31, 10,044.33 and 2,312.20 is: 3,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.31 : 10,044.33 = 2,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.31/10,044.33 = 2,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.31x = 10,044.33 × 2,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.31x = 23,224,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,499.83/6,695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.77

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