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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,793.65, 10,186.41 and 2,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,793.65, 10,186.41 and 2,112.24 is: 3,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,793.65 : 10,186.41 = 2,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,793.65/10,186.41 = 2,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,793.65x = 10,186.41 × 2,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,793.65x = 21,516,142.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,516,142.66/6,793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.10

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