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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,918.26, 10,377.41 and 2,238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,918.26, 10,377.41 and 2,238.08 is: 3,357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,918.26 : 10,377.41 = 2,238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,918.26/10,377.41 = 2,238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,918.26x = 10,377.41 × 2,238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,918.26x = 23,225,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,410.70/6,918.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.12

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