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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,951.25, 10,425.23 and 2,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,951.25, 10,425.23 and 2,270.05 is: 3,404.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,951.25 : 10,425.23 = 2,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,951.25/10,425.23 = 2,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,951.25x = 10,425.23 × 2,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,951.25x = 23,665,793.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,793.36/6,951.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.54

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