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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.79, 10,391.67 and 2,245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.79, 10,391.67 and 2,245.40 is: 3,368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.79 : 10,391.67 = 2,245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.79/10,391.67 = 2,245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.79x = 10,391.67 × 2,245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.79x = 23,333,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,333,403.86/6,926.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.57

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