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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.92, 10,461.80 and 2,295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.92, 10,461.80 and 2,295.07 is: 3,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.92 : 10,461.80 = 2,295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.92/10,461.80 = 2,295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.92x = 10,461.80 × 2,295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.92x = 24,010,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,010,542.91/6,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.92

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