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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,906.97, 10,358.42 and 2,463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,906.97, 10,358.42 and 2,463.92 is: 3,695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,906.97 : 10,358.42 = 2,463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,906.97/10,358.42 = 2,463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,906.97x = 10,358.42 × 2,463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,906.97x = 25,522,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,522,272.57/6,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.15

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