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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,702.39, 10,053.66 and 2,541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,702.39, 10,053.66 and 2,541.27 is: 3,811.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,702.39 : 10,053.66 = 2,541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,702.39/10,053.66 = 2,541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,702.39x = 10,053.66 × 2,541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,702.39x = 25,549,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,549,064.55/6,702.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.93

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