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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.72, 10,433.70 and 2,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.72, 10,433.70 and 2,274.96 is: 3,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.72 : 10,433.70 = 2,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.72/10,433.70 = 2,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.72x = 10,433.70 × 2,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.72x = 23,736,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,736,250.15/6,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.97

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