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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.76, 10,164.72 and 2,395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.76, 10,164.72 and 2,395.58 is: 3,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.76 : 10,164.72 = 2,395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.76/10,164.72 = 2,395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.76x = 10,164.72 × 2,395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.76x = 24,350,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350,399.94/6,778.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.16

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