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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.87, 10,433.94 and 2,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.87, 10,433.94 and 2,274.86 is: 3,412.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.87 : 10,433.94 = 2,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.87/10,433.94 = 2,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.87x = 10,433.94 × 2,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.87x = 23,735,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,735,739.08/6,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.82

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