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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.62, 10,358.16 and 2,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.62, 10,358.16 and 2,225.80 is: 3,338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.62 : 10,358.16 = 2,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.62/10,358.16 = 2,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.62x = 10,358.16 × 2,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.62x = 23,055,192.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,192.53/6,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.61

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