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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.43, 10,064.86 and 2,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.43, 10,064.86 and 2,550.44 is: 3,824.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.43 : 10,064.86 = 2,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.43/10,064.86 = 2,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.43x = 10,064.86 × 2,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.43x = 25,669,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669,764.84/6,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.78

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