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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,813.83, 10,223.98 and 2,865.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,813.83, 10,223.98 and 2,865.95 is: 4,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,813.83 : 10,223.98 = 2,865.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,813.83/10,223.98 = 2,865.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,813.83x = 10,223.98 × 2,865.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,813.83x = 29,301,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,301,447.67/6,813.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.29

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