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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.80, 10,433.72 and 2,338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.80, 10,433.72 and 2,338.80 is: 3,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.80 : 10,433.72 = 2,338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.80/10,433.72 = 2,338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.80x = 10,433.72 × 2,338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.80x = 24,402,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402,384.34/6,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,508.21

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