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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,916.58, 10,375.08 and 2,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,916.58, 10,375.08 and 2,236.46 is: 3,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,916.58 : 10,375.08 = 2,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,916.58/10,375.08 = 2,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,916.58x = 10,375.08 × 2,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,916.58x = 23,203,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,203,451.42/6,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.76

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