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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.97, 10,155.18 and 2,607.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.97, 10,155.18 and 2,607.86 is: 3,912.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.97 : 10,155.18 = 2,607.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.97/10,155.18 = 2,607.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.97x = 10,155.18 × 2,607.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.97x = 26,483,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483,265.76/6,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.45

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