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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.31, 10,134.59 and 2,138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.31, 10,134.59 and 2,138.31 is: 3,207.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.31 : 10,134.59 = 2,138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.31/10,134.59 = 2,138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.31x = 10,134.59 × 2,138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.31x = 21,670,895.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670,895.14/6,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,207.98

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