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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,976.70, 10,465.98 and 2,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,976.70, 10,465.98 and 2,295.16 is: 3,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,976.70 : 10,465.98 = 2,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,976.70/10,465.98 = 2,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,976.70x = 10,465.98 × 2,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,976.70x = 24,021,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021,098.66/6,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.05

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