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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,805.78, 10,211.82 and 3,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,805.78, 10,211.82 and 3,109.14 is: 4,665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,805.78 : 10,211.82 = 3,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,805.78/10,211.82 = 3,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,805.78x = 10,211.82 × 3,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,805.78x = 31,749,978.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,749,978.03/6,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.15

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