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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,899.63, 10,351.08 and 2,282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,899.63, 10,351.08 and 2,282.63 is: 3,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,899.63 : 10,351.08 = 2,282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,899.63/10,351.08 = 2,282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,899.63x = 10,351.08 × 2,282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,899.63x = 23,627,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,627,633.99/6,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.48

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