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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.72, 10,087.65 and 1,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.72, 10,087.65 and 1,795.76 is: 2,693.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.72 : 10,087.65 = 1,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.72/10,087.65 = 1,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.72x = 10,087.65 × 1,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.72x = 18,114,998.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,114,998.36/6,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.39

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