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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.93, 10,358.90 and 1,711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.93, 10,358.90 and 1,711.81 is: 2,567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.93 : 10,358.90 = 1,711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.93/10,358.90 = 1,711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.93x = 10,358.90 × 1,711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.93x = 17,732,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,732,434.15/6,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.71

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