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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.93, 10,432.71 and 2,570.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.93, 10,432.71 and 2,570.04 is: 3,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.93 : 10,432.71 = 2,570.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.93/10,432.71 = 2,570.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.93x = 10,432.71 × 2,570.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.93x = 26,812,482.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812,482.01/6,954.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.18

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