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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.69, 10,306.08 and 1,940.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.69, 10,306.08 and 1,940.31 is: 2,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.69 : 10,306.08 = 1,940.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.69/10,306.08 = 1,940.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.69x = 10,306.08 × 1,940.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.69x = 19,996,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,996,990.08/6,870.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.48

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