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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.54, 10,402.33 and 2,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.54, 10,402.33 and 2,004.21 is: 3,006.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.54 : 10,402.33 = 2,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.54/10,402.33 = 2,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.54x = 10,402.33 × 2,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.54x = 20,848,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,848,453.81/6,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.47

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