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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.71, 10,046.30 and 2,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.71, 10,046.30 and 2,316.25 is: 3,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.71 : 10,046.30 = 2,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.71/10,046.30 = 2,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.71x = 10,046.30 × 2,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.71x = 23,269,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,269,706.38/6,695.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.31

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