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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,968.69, 10,453.64 and 1,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,968.69, 10,453.64 and 1,774.56 is: 2,661.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,968.69 : 10,453.64 = 1,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,968.69/10,453.64 = 1,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,968.69x = 10,453.64 × 1,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,968.69x = 18,550,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550,611.40/6,968.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.99

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