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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,719.84, 10,083.48 and 2,340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,719.84, 10,083.48 and 2,340.44 is: 3,511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,719.84 : 10,083.48 = 2,340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,719.84/10,083.48 = 2,340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,719.84x = 10,083.48 × 2,340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,719.84x = 23,599,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,599,779.93/6,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.96

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