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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.59, 10,464.89 and 2,295.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.59, 10,464.89 and 2,295.99 is: 3,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.59 : 10,464.89 = 2,295.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.59/10,464.89 = 2,295.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.59x = 10,464.89 × 2,295.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.59x = 24,027,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027,271.31/6,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.48

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