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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,936.47, 10,404.72 and 2,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,936.47, 10,404.72 and 2,319.47 is: 3,479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,936.47 : 10,404.72 = 2,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,936.47/10,404.72 = 2,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,936.47x = 10,404.72 × 2,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,936.47x = 24,133,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,422.89/6,936.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.21

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