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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,903.09, 10,354.74 and 1,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,903.09, 10,354.74 and 1,708.97 is: 2,563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,903.09 : 10,354.74 = 1,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,903.09/10,354.74 = 1,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,903.09x = 10,354.74 × 1,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,903.09x = 17,695,933.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,933.48/6,903.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.48

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