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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,934.72, 10,396.88 and 2,251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,934.72, 10,396.88 and 2,251.93 is: 3,376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,934.72 : 10,396.88 = 2,251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,934.72/10,396.88 = 2,251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,934.72x = 10,396.88 × 2,251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,934.72x = 23,412,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,412,982.73/6,934.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.20

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