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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965.76, 10,441.92 and 2,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,965.76, 10,441.92 and 2,346.24 is: 3,517.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,965.76 : 10,441.92 = 2,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,965.76/10,441.92 = 2,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,965.76x = 10,441.92 × 2,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,965.76x = 24,499,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499,250.38/6,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.10

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