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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.73, 10,434.16 and 2,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.73, 10,434.16 and 2,275.64 is: 3,413.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.73 : 10,434.16 = 2,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.73/10,434.16 = 2,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.73x = 10,434.16 × 2,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.73x = 23,744,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,744,391.86/6,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.64

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