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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,901.63, 10,347.93 and 2,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,901.63, 10,347.93 and 2,955.44 is: 4,431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,901.63 : 10,347.93 = 2,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,901.63/10,347.93 = 2,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,901.63x = 10,347.93 × 2,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,901.63x = 30,582,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,582,686.24/6,901.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.23

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