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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,940.94, 10,413.97 and 3,244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,940.94, 10,413.97 and 3,244.37 is: 4,867.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,940.94 : 10,413.97 = 3,244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,940.94/10,413.97 = 3,244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,940.94x = 10,413.97 × 3,244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,940.94x = 33,786,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,786,711.67/6,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.75

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