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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.65, 10,437.27 and 2,952.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.65, 10,437.27 and 2,952.42 is: 4,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.65 : 10,437.27 = 2,952.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.65/10,437.27 = 2,952.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.65x = 10,437.27 × 2,952.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.65x = 30,815,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,815,204.69/6,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.24

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