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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.99, 10,195.58 and 2,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.99, 10,195.58 and 2,115.76 is: 3,174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.99 : 10,195.58 = 2,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.99/10,195.58 = 2,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.99x = 10,195.58 × 2,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.99x = 21,571,400.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571,400.34/6,795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.14

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