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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.69, 10,429.83 and 2,273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.69, 10,429.83 and 2,273.64 is: 3,409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.69 : 10,429.83 = 2,273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.69/10,429.83 = 2,273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.69x = 10,429.83 × 2,273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.69x = 23,713,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713,678.68/6,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,409.74

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