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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,787.54, 10,182.76 and 2,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,787.54, 10,182.76 and 2,107.44 is: 3,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,787.54 : 10,182.76 = 2,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,787.54/10,182.76 = 2,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,787.54x = 10,182.76 × 2,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,787.54x = 21,459,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,459,555.73/6,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.61

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