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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.65, 10,433.36 and 1,690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.65, 10,433.36 and 1,690.70 is: 2,536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.65 : 10,433.36 = 1,690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.65/10,433.36 = 1,690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.65x = 10,433.36 × 1,690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.65x = 17,639,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,681.75/6,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.02

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