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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,994.83, 10,492.25 and 2,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,994.83, 10,492.25 and 2,313.58 is: 3,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,994.83 : 10,492.25 = 2,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,994.83/10,492.25 = 2,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,994.83x = 10,492.25 × 2,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,994.83x = 24,274,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,274,661.30/6,994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.37

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