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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.15, 10,204.39 and 2,642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.15, 10,204.39 and 2,642.64 is: 3,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.15 : 10,204.39 = 2,642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.15/10,204.39 = 2,642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.15x = 10,204.39 × 2,642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.15x = 26,966,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966,548.09/6,806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.09

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