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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.82, 10,156.97 and 2,774.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.82, 10,156.97 and 2,774.01 is: 4,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.82 : 10,156.97 = 2,774.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.82/10,156.97 = 2,774.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.82x = 10,156.97 × 2,774.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.82x = 28,175,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,536.35/6,773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.48

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