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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,904.79, 10,358.71 and 2,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,904.79, 10,358.71 and 2,522.24 is: 3,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,904.79 : 10,358.71 = 2,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,904.79/10,358.71 = 2,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,904.79x = 10,358.71 × 2,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,904.79x = 26,127,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,127,152.71/6,904.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.92

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