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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.83, 10,238.74 and 1,895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.83, 10,238.74 and 1,895.47 is: 2,843.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.83 : 10,238.74 = 1,895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.83/10,238.74 = 1,895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.83x = 10,238.74 × 1,895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.83x = 19,407,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,407,191.77/6,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.20

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