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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.53, 10,159.92 and 3,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.53, 10,159.92 and 3,266.82 is: 4,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.53 : 10,159.92 = 3,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.53/10,159.92 = 3,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.53x = 10,159.92 × 3,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.53x = 33,190,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,190,629.85/6,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.33

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