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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,697.55, 10,046.77 and 2,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,697.55, 10,046.77 and 2,314.44 is: 3,471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,697.55 : 10,046.77 = 2,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,697.55/10,046.77 = 2,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,697.55x = 10,046.77 × 2,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,697.55x = 23,252,640.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,252,640.57/6,697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.81

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