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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.72, 10,147.23 and 2,322.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.72, 10,147.23 and 2,322.38 is: 3,483.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.72 : 10,147.23 = 2,322.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.72/10,147.23 = 2,322.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.72x = 10,147.23 × 2,322.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.72x = 23,565,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,565,673.27/6,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.62

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