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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.62, 10,432.49 and 2,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.62, 10,432.49 and 2,274.53 is: 3,411.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.62 : 10,432.49 = 2,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.62/10,432.49 = 2,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.62x = 10,432.49 × 2,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.62x = 23,728,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,728,947.94/6,954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.97

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