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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,769.52, 10,151.99 and 2,609.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,769.52, 10,151.99 and 2,609.19 is: 3,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,769.52 : 10,151.99 = 2,609.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,769.52/10,151.99 = 2,609.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,769.52x = 10,151.99 × 2,609.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,769.52x = 26,488,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,488,470.79/6,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.90

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