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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,833.65, 10,252.95 and 2,391.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,833.65, 10,252.95 and 2,391.97 is: 3,588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,833.65 : 10,252.95 = 2,391.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,833.65/10,252.95 = 2,391.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,833.65x = 10,252.95 × 2,391.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,833.65x = 24,524,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524,748.81/6,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.82

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