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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.67, 10,218.17 and 2,652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.67, 10,218.17 and 2,652.02 is: 3,978.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.67 : 10,218.17 = 2,652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.67/10,218.17 = 2,652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.67x = 10,218.17 × 2,652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.67x = 27,098,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098,726.85/6,811.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.28

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