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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,908.74, 10,354.44 and 2,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,908.74, 10,354.44 and 2,955.35 is: 4,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,908.74 : 10,354.44 = 2,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,908.74/10,354.44 = 2,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,908.74x = 10,354.44 × 2,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,908.74x = 30,600,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600,927.71/6,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.31

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