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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.63, 10,136.70 and 2,376.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.63, 10,136.70 and 2,376.06 is: 3,563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.63 : 10,136.70 = 2,376.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.63/10,136.70 = 2,376.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.63x = 10,136.70 × 2,376.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.63x = 24,085,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085,407.40/6,759.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.13

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