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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.93, 10,265.91 and 2,226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.93, 10,265.91 and 2,226.93 is: 3,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.93 : 10,265.91 = 2,226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.93/10,265.91 = 2,226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.93x = 10,265.91 × 2,226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.93x = 22,861,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861,462.96/6,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.40

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