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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.80, 10,432.34 and 2,274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.80, 10,432.34 and 2,274.83 is: 3,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.80 : 10,432.34 = 2,274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.80/10,432.34 = 2,274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.80x = 10,432.34 × 2,274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.80x = 23,731,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,731,800.00/6,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.29

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