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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,804, 10,208.03 and 2,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,804, 10,208.03 and 2,187 is: 3,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804 : 10,208.03 = 2,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804/10,208.03 = 2,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804x = 10,208.03 × 2,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804x = 22,324,950.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,950.68/6,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.15

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