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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,708.92, 10,062.78 and 2,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,708.92, 10,062.78 and 2,326.28 is: 3,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,708.92 : 10,062.78 = 2,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,708.92/10,062.78 = 2,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,708.92x = 10,062.78 × 2,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,708.92x = 23,408,843.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,843.86/6,708.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.21

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