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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.47, 10,434.83 and 2,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.47, 10,434.83 and 2,275.70 is: 3,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.47 : 10,434.83 = 2,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.47/10,434.83 = 2,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.47x = 10,434.83 × 2,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.47x = 23,746,542.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746,542.63/6,955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.08

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