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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.69, 10,238.73 and 1,895.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.69, 10,238.73 and 1,895.69 is: 2,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.69 : 10,238.73 = 1,895.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.69/10,238.73 = 1,895.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.69x = 10,238.73 × 1,895.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.69x = 19,409,458.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,409,458.07/6,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.59

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