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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,926.94, 10,394.96 and 2,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,926.94, 10,394.96 and 2,544.44 is: 3,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,926.94 : 10,394.96 = 2,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,926.94/10,394.96 = 2,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,926.94x = 10,394.96 × 2,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,926.94x = 26,449,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449,287.33/6,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.32

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