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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,963.36, 10,441.80 and 2,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,963.36, 10,441.80 and 2,580.72 is: 3,869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,963.36 : 10,441.80 = 2,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,963.36/10,441.80 = 2,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,963.36x = 10,441.80 × 2,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,963.36x = 26,947,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947,362.10/6,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.88

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