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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,947.54, 10,414.02 and 2,562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,947.54, 10,414.02 and 2,562.20 is: 3,840.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,947.54 : 10,414.02 = 2,562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,947.54/10,414.02 = 2,562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,947.54x = 10,414.02 × 2,562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,947.54x = 26,682,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682,802.04/6,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.61

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