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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.80, 10,435.32 and 2,275.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.80, 10,435.32 and 2,275.79 is: 3,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.80 : 10,435.32 = 2,275.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.80/10,435.32 = 2,275.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.80x = 10,435.32 × 2,275.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.80x = 23,748,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748,600.09/6,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.22

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