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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.53, 10,425.39 and 3,438.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.53, 10,425.39 and 3,438.48 is: 5,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.53 : 10,425.39 = 3,438.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.53/10,425.39 = 3,438.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.53x = 10,425.39 × 3,438.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.53x = 35,847,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,847,495.01/6,952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.04

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