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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.63, 10,238.44 and 1,895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.63, 10,238.44 and 1,895.31 is: 2,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.63 : 10,238.44 = 1,895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.63/10,238.44 = 1,895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.63x = 10,238.44 × 1,895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.63x = 19,405,017.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405,017.72/6,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.96

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