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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,813.99, 10,214.91 and 2,430.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,813.99, 10,214.91 and 2,430.81 is: 3,644.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,813.99 : 10,214.91 = 2,430.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,813.99/10,214.91 = 2,430.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,813.99x = 10,214.91 × 2,430.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,813.99x = 24,830,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,830,505.38/6,813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.05

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