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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,791.94, 10,180.92 and 2,845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,791.94, 10,180.92 and 2,845.52 is: 4,265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,791.94 : 10,180.92 = 2,845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,791.94/10,180.92 = 2,845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,791.94x = 10,180.92 × 2,845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,791.94x = 28,970,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,970,011.48/6,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,265.35

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