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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.62, 10,163.60 and 1,845.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.62, 10,163.60 and 1,845.36 is: 2,768.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.62 : 10,163.60 = 1,845.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.62/10,163.60 = 1,845.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.62x = 10,163.60 × 1,845.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.62x = 18,755,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,500.90/6,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.09

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