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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,732.68, 10,097.67 and 2,289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,732.68, 10,097.67 and 2,289.83 is: 3,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,732.68 : 10,097.67 = 2,289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,732.68/10,097.67 = 2,289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,732.68x = 10,097.67 × 2,289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,732.68x = 23,121,947.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121,947.70/6,732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.29

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