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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.29, 10,425.65 and 2,569.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.29, 10,425.65 and 2,569.95 is: 3,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.29 : 10,425.65 = 2,569.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.29/10,425.65 = 2,569.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.29x = 10,425.65 × 2,569.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.29x = 26,793,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,793,386.37/6,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.23

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