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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,767, 10,151.78 and 3,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,767, 10,151.78 and 3,119 is: 4,679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,767 : 10,151.78 = 3,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,767/10,151.78 = 3,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,767x = 10,151.78 × 3,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,767x = 31,663,401.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663,401.82/6,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.09

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