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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.51, 10,192.77 and 2,115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.51, 10,192.77 and 2,115.39 is: 3,172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.51 : 10,192.77 = 2,115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.51/10,192.77 = 2,115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.51x = 10,192.77 × 2,115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.51x = 21,561,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561,683.73/6,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.93

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