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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,846.98, 10,270.44 and 2,464.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,846.98, 10,270.44 and 2,464.43 is: 3,696.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,846.98 : 10,270.44 = 2,464.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,846.98/10,270.44 = 2,464.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,846.98x = 10,270.44 × 2,464.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,846.98x = 25,310,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310,780.45/6,846.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.63

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