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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,949.76, 10,423.53 and 2,269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,949.76, 10,423.53 and 2,269.73 is: 3,404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,949.76 : 10,423.53 = 2,269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,949.76/10,423.53 = 2,269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,949.76x = 10,423.53 × 2,269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,949.76x = 23,658,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,658,583.21/6,949.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.23

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