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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.89, 10,448.02 and 2,801.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.89, 10,448.02 and 2,801.93 is: 4,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.89 : 10,448.02 = 2,801.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.89/10,448.02 = 2,801.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.89x = 10,448.02 × 2,801.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.89x = 29,274,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,554.43/6,961.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.98

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