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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,954.96, 10,435.84 and 3,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,954.96, 10,435.84 and 3,058.88 is: 4,589.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,954.96 : 10,435.84 = 3,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,954.96/10,435.84 = 3,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,954.96x = 10,435.84 × 3,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,954.96x = 31,921,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921,982.26/6,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,589.82

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