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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.59, 10,162.36 and 1,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.59, 10,162.36 and 1,845.62 is: 2,768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.59 : 10,162.36 = 1,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.59/10,162.36 = 1,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.59x = 10,162.36 × 1,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.59x = 18,755,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,844.47/6,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.15

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