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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.43, 10,155.73 and 3,488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.43, 10,155.73 and 3,488.72 is: 5,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.43 : 10,155.73 = 3,488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.43/10,155.73 = 3,488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.43x = 10,155.73 × 3,488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.43x = 35,430,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430,464.25/6,775.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,229.26

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