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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,775.96, 10,163.86 and 1,845.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,775.96, 10,163.86 and 1,845.56 is: 2,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,775.96 : 10,163.86 = 1,845.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,775.96/10,163.86 = 1,845.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,775.96x = 10,163.86 × 1,845.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,775.96x = 18,758,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758,013.46/6,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.32

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