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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.73, 10,248.49 and 1,902.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.73, 10,248.49 and 1,902.26 is: 2,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.73 : 10,248.49 = 1,902.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.73/10,248.49 = 1,902.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.73x = 10,248.49 × 1,902.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.73x = 19,495,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495,292.59/6,832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.22

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