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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.54, 10,182.42 and 2,628.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.54, 10,182.42 and 2,628.05 is: 3,940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.54 : 10,182.42 = 2,628.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.54/10,182.42 = 2,628.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.54x = 10,182.42 × 2,628.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.54x = 26,759,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,759,857.97/6,791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.18

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