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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,798.92, 10,192.98 and 2,638.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,798.92, 10,192.98 and 2,638.76 is: 3,956.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,798.92 : 10,192.98 = 2,638.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,798.92/10,192.98 = 2,638.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,798.92x = 10,192.98 × 2,638.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,798.92x = 26,896,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,896,827.90/6,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.04

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