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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,953.91, 10,430.76 and 1,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,953.91, 10,430.76 and 1,688.96 is: 2,533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,953.91 : 10,430.76 = 1,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,953.91/10,430.76 = 1,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,953.91x = 10,430.76 × 1,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,953.91x = 17,617,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617,136.41/6,953.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.41

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