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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,943.59, 10,415.79 and 2,502.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,943.59, 10,415.79 and 2,502.23 is: 3,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,943.59 : 10,415.79 = 2,502.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,943.59/10,415.79 = 2,502.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,943.59x = 10,415.79 × 2,502.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,943.59x = 26,062,650.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,062,650.13/6,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.48

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