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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.20, 10,264.08 and 2,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.20, 10,264.08 and 2,947.04 is: 4,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.20 : 10,264.08 = 2,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.20/10,264.08 = 2,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.20x = 10,264.08 × 2,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.20x = 30,248,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248,654.32/6,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.25

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