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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.77, 10,126.17 and 2,365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.77, 10,126.17 and 2,365.22 is: 3,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.77 : 10,126.17 = 2,365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.77/10,126.17 = 2,365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.77x = 10,126.17 × 2,365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.77x = 23,950,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950,640.69/6,747.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.42

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