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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,829.71, 10,238.09 and 2,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,829.71, 10,238.09 and 2,444.91 is: 3,665.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,829.71 : 10,238.09 = 2,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,829.71/10,238.09 = 2,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,829.71x = 10,238.09 × 2,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,829.71x = 25,031,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,031,196.40/6,829.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.05

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