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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.96, 10,135.77 and 2,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.96, 10,135.77 and 2,075.88 is: 3,114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.96 : 10,135.77 = 2,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.96/10,135.77 = 2,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.96x = 10,135.77 × 2,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.96x = 21,040,672.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,672.45/6,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.39

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