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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.43, 10,251.23 and 2,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.43, 10,251.23 and 2,675.41 is: 4,014.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.43 : 10,251.23 = 2,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.43/10,251.23 = 2,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.43x = 10,251.23 × 2,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.43x = 27,426,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,426,204.25/6,832.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.12

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