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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.28, 10,492.94 and 2,835.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.28, 10,492.94 and 2,835.36 is: 4,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.28 : 10,492.94 = 2,835.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.28/10,492.94 = 2,835.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.28x = 10,492.94 × 2,835.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.28x = 29,751,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751,262.36/6,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.05

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