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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,754.98, 10,131.15 and 2,312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,754.98, 10,131.15 and 2,312.34 is: 3,468.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,754.98 : 10,131.15 = 2,312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,754.98/10,131.15 = 2,312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,754.98x = 10,131.15 × 2,312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,754.98x = 23,426,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,663.39/6,754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.06

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