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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,730.26, 10,091.54 and 2,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,730.26, 10,091.54 and 2,837.40 is: 4,254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,730.26 : 10,091.54 = 2,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,730.26/10,091.54 = 2,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,730.26x = 10,091.54 × 2,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,730.26x = 28,633,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,633,735.60/6,730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.48

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