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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.73, 10,443.26 and 2,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.73, 10,443.26 and 2,031.41 is: 3,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.73 : 10,443.26 = 2,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.73/10,443.26 = 2,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.73x = 10,443.26 × 2,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.73x = 21,214,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214,573.98/6,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.32

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