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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,929.38, 10,394.07 and 2,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,929.38, 10,394.07 and 2,771.24 is: 4,156.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,929.38 : 10,394.07 = 2,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,929.38/10,394.07 = 2,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,929.38x = 10,394.07 × 2,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,929.38x = 28,804,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,448.69/6,929.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.86

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