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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,919.72, 10,380.62 and 2,238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,919.72, 10,380.62 and 2,238.17 is: 3,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,919.72 : 10,380.62 = 2,238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,919.72/10,380.62 = 2,238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,919.72x = 10,380.62 × 2,238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,919.72x = 23,233,591.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,591.76/6,919.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.59

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