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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.93, 10,267.41 and 2,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.93, 10,267.41 and 2,227.93 is: 3,341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.93 : 10,267.41 = 2,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.93/10,267.41 = 2,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.93x = 10,267.41 × 2,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.93x = 22,875,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875,070.76/6,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.90

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