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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,854.63, 10,282.28 and 2,237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,854.63, 10,282.28 and 2,237.63 is: 3,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,854.63 : 10,282.28 = 2,237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,854.63/10,282.28 = 2,237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,854.63x = 10,282.28 × 2,237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,854.63x = 23,007,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,007,875.60/6,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.55

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