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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,832.83, 10,251.81 and 2,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,832.83, 10,251.81 and 2,675.80 is: 4,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,832.83 : 10,251.81 = 2,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,832.83/10,251.81 = 2,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,832.83x = 10,251.81 × 2,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,832.83x = 27,431,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431,793.20/6,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.70

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