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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.78, 10,195.88 and 2,848.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.78, 10,195.88 and 2,848.77 is: 4,274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.78 : 10,195.88 = 2,848.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.78/10,195.88 = 2,848.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.78x = 10,195.88 × 2,848.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.78x = 29,045,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,045,702.82/6,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.71

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