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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.03, 10,419.99 and 2,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.03, 10,419.99 and 2,266.03 is: 3,397.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.03 : 10,419.99 = 2,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.03/10,419.99 = 2,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.03x = 10,419.99 × 2,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.03x = 23,612,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612,009.94/6,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.89

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