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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,919.70, 10,377.34 and 2,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,919.70, 10,377.34 and 2,238.72 is: 3,357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,919.70 : 10,377.34 = 2,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,919.70/10,377.34 = 2,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,919.70x = 10,377.34 × 2,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,919.70x = 23,231,958.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,958.60/6,919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.37

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