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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.63, 10,160.44 and 2,615.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.63, 10,160.44 and 2,615.49 is: 3,923.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.63 : 10,160.44 = 2,615.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.63/10,160.44 = 2,615.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.63x = 10,160.44 × 2,615.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.63x = 26,574,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574,522.68/6,773.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.24

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