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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.61, 10,433.42 and 1,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.61, 10,433.42 and 1,761.48 is: 2,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.61 : 10,433.42 = 1,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.61/10,433.42 = 1,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.61x = 10,433.42 × 1,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.61x = 18,378,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,378,260.66/6,955.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.22

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