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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.44, 10,124.64 and 2,368.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.44, 10,124.64 and 2,368.08 is: 3,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.44 : 10,124.64 = 2,368.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.44/10,124.64 = 2,368.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.44x = 10,124.64 × 2,368.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.44x = 23,975,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,957.49/6,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.24

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