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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,937.53, 10,404.68 and 2,005.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,937.53, 10,404.68 and 2,005.85 is: 3,008.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,937.53 : 10,404.68 = 2,005.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,937.53/10,404.68 = 2,005.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,937.53x = 10,404.68 × 2,005.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,937.53x = 20,870,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,165.33/6,937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.30

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