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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,774.88, 10,154.52 and 2,612.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,774.88, 10,154.52 and 2,612.82 is: 3,916.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,774.88 : 10,154.52 = 2,612.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,774.88/10,154.52 = 2,612.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,774.88x = 10,154.52 × 2,612.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,774.88x = 26,531,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,531,932.95/6,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.22

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