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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,806.29, 10,209.82 and 2,423.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,806.29, 10,209.82 and 2,423.75 is: 3,635.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,806.29 : 10,209.82 = 2,423.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,806.29/10,209.82 = 2,423.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,806.29x = 10,209.82 × 2,423.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,806.29x = 24,746,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746,001.42/6,806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.76

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