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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.27, 10,432.91 and 2,275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.27, 10,432.91 and 2,275.77 is: 3,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.27 : 10,432.91 = 2,275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.27/10,432.91 = 2,275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.27x = 10,432.91 × 2,275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.27x = 23,742,903.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,903.59/6,955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.66

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