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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.76, 10,117.68 and 2,360.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.76, 10,117.68 and 2,360.68 is: 3,541.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.76 : 10,117.68 = 2,360.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.76/10,117.68 = 2,360.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.76x = 10,117.68 × 2,360.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.76x = 23,884,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,884,604.82/6,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.21

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