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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,823.62, 10,235.37 and 2,206.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,823.62, 10,235.37 and 2,206.62 is: 3,309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,823.62 : 10,235.37 = 2,206.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,823.62/10,235.37 = 2,206.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,823.62x = 10,235.37 × 2,206.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,823.62x = 22,585,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,572.15/6,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.91

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