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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,804.36, 10,207.89 and 2,908.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,804.36, 10,207.89 and 2,908.71 is: 4,363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804.36 : 10,207.89 = 2,908.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804.36/10,207.89 = 2,908.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804.36x = 10,207.89 × 2,908.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804.36x = 29,691,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,691,791.72/6,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.64

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