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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,819.93, 10,230.03 and 2,659.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,819.93, 10,230.03 and 2,659.77 is: 3,989.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,819.93 : 10,230.03 = 2,659.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,819.93/10,230.03 = 2,659.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,819.93x = 10,230.03 × 2,659.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,819.93x = 27,209,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209,526.89/6,819.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.71

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