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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.63, 10,492.46 and 2,835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.63, 10,492.46 and 2,835.63 is: 4,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.63 : 10,492.46 = 2,835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.63/10,492.46 = 2,835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.63x = 10,492.46 × 2,835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.63x = 29,752,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752,734.35/6,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.05

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