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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.88, 10,044.95 and 2,312.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.88, 10,044.95 and 2,312.33 is: 3,468.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.88 : 10,044.95 = 2,312.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.88/10,044.95 = 2,312.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.88x = 10,044.95 × 2,312.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.88x = 23,227,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,177.45/6,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.88

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