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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,752.76, 10,127.40 and 2,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,752.76, 10,127.40 and 2,593.02 is: 3,888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,752.76 : 10,127.40 = 2,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,752.76/10,127.40 = 2,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,752.76x = 10,127.40 × 2,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,752.76x = 26,260,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260,550.75/6,752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.86

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