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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,783.98, 10,174.95 and 2,623.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,783.98, 10,174.95 and 2,623.47 is: 3,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,783.98 : 10,174.95 = 2,623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,783.98/10,174.95 = 2,623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,783.98x = 10,174.95 × 2,623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,783.98x = 26,693,676.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693,676.08/6,783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.81

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