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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,751.65, 10,127.42 and 2,368.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,751.65, 10,127.42 and 2,368.09 is: 3,552.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,751.65 : 10,127.42 = 2,368.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,751.65/10,127.42 = 2,368.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,751.65x = 10,127.42 × 2,368.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,751.65x = 23,982,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982,642.03/6,751.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.12

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