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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.79, 10,434.32 and 2,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.79, 10,434.32 and 2,275.82 is: 3,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.79 : 10,434.32 = 2,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.79/10,434.32 = 2,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.79x = 10,434.32 × 2,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.79x = 23,746,581.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746,581.97/6,955.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,413.93

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