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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.95, 10,115.74 and 2,363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.95, 10,115.74 and 2,363.01 is: 3,542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.95 : 10,115.74 = 2,363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.95/10,115.74 = 2,363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.95x = 10,115.74 × 2,363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.95x = 23,903,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,903,594.78/6,747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.35

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