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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.19, 10,401.98 and 2,254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.19, 10,401.98 and 2,254.01 is: 3,381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.19 : 10,401.98 = 2,254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.19/10,401.98 = 2,254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.19x = 10,401.98 × 2,254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.19x = 23,446,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446,103.66/6,934.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.23

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