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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,973.22, 10,460.49 and 2,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,973.22, 10,460.49 and 2,293.27 is: 3,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,973.22 : 10,460.49 = 2,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,973.22/10,460.49 = 2,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,973.22x = 10,460.49 × 2,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,973.22x = 23,988,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,988,691.34/6,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.12

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