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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,963.62, 10,444.29 and 2,580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,963.62, 10,444.29 and 2,580.05 is: 3,869.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,963.62 : 10,444.29 = 2,580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,963.62/10,444.29 = 2,580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,963.62x = 10,444.29 × 2,580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,963.62x = 26,946,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,946,821.36/6,963.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.66

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